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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,349.08, 52,979.87 and 17,809.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,349.08, 52,979.87 and 17,809.34 is: 26,691.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,349.08 : 52,979.87 = 17,809.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,349.08/52,979.87 = 17,809.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,349.08x = 52,979.87 × 17,809.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,349.08x = 943,536,297.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,536,297.61/35,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,691.97

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