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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,318.54, 52,925.97 and 17,764.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,318.54, 52,925.97 and 17,764.22 is: 26,620.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,318.54 : 52,925.97 = 17,764.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,318.54/52,925.97 = 17,764.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,318.54x = 52,925.97 × 17,764.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,318.54x = 940,188,574.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,188,574.79/35,318.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,620.26

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