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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,321.04, 52,929.72 and 17,766.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,321.04, 52,929.72 and 17,766.72 is: 26,624.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,321.04 : 52,929.72 = 17,766.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,321.04/52,929.72 = 17,766.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,321.04x = 52,929.72 × 17,766.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,321.04x = 940,387,514.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,387,514.92/35,321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,624.00

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