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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,325.45, 52,939.94 and 17,807.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,325.45, 52,939.94 and 17,807.13 is: 26,686.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,325.45 : 52,939.94 = 17,807.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,325.45/52,939.94 = 17,807.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,325.45x = 52,939.94 × 17,807.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,325.45x = 942,708,304.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,708,304.74/35,325.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,686.38

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