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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,331.58, 52,997.37 and 17,816.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,331.58, 52,997.37 and 17,816.14 is: 26,724.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,331.58 : 52,997.37 = 17,816.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,331.58/52,997.37 = 17,816.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,331.58x = 52,997.37 × 17,816.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,331.58x = 944,208,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,208,563.55/35,331.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,724.21

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