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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,318.77, 52,979.70 and 17,557.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,318.77, 52,979.70 and 17,557.94 is: 26,337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,318.77 : 52,979.70 = 17,557.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,318.77/52,979.70 = 17,557.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,318.77x = 52,979.70 × 17,557.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,318.77x = 930,214,393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,214,393.82/35,318.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,337.68

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