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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,316.54, 52,922.97 and 17,762.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,316.54, 52,922.97 and 17,762.22 is: 26,617.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,316.54 : 52,922.97 = 17,762.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,316.54/52,922.97 = 17,762.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,316.54x = 52,922.97 × 17,762.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,316.54x = 940,029,436.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,029,436.19/35,316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,617.26

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