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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,179.47, 52,702.99 and 17,389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,179.47, 52,702.99 and 17,389.30 is: 26,051.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,179.47 : 52,702.99 = 17,389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,179.47/52,702.99 = 17,389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,179.47x = 52,702.99 × 17,389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,179.47x = 916,468,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,468,212.69/35,179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,051.22

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