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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.32, 26,603.10 and 13,035.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.32, 26,603.10 and 13,035.32 is: 19,534.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.32 : 26,603.10 = 13,035.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.32/26,603.10 = 13,035.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.32x = 26,603.10 × 13,035.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.32x = 346,779,905.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,779,905.82/17,752.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,534.34

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