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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.26, 52,758.09 and 17,643.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.26, 52,758.09 and 17,643.66 is: 26,473.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.26 : 52,758.09 = 17,643.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.26/52,758.09 = 17,643.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.26x = 52,758.09 × 17,643.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.26x = 930,845,802.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,845,802.21/35,161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,473.62

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