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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,317.54, 52,924.47 and 17,763.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,317.54, 52,924.47 and 17,763.22 is: 26,618.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,317.54 : 52,924.47 = 17,763.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,317.54/52,924.47 = 17,763.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,317.54x = 52,924.47 × 17,763.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,317.54x = 940,109,003.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,109,003.99/35,317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,618.76

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