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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,346.34, 52,975.74 and 17,806.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,346.34, 52,975.74 and 17,806.60 is: 26,687.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,346.34 : 52,975.74 = 17,806.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,346.34/52,975.74 = 17,806.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,346.34x = 52,975.74 × 17,806.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,346.34x = 943,317,811.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,317,811.88/35,346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,687.85

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