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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,167.44, 52,712.46 and 17,371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,167.44, 52,712.46 and 17,371.76 is: 26,038.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,167.44 : 52,712.46 = 17,371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,167.44/52,712.46 = 17,371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,167.44x = 52,712.46 × 17,371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,167.44x = 915,707,940.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,707,940.57/35,167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,038.52

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