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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,182.76, 52,749.53 and 17,643.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,182.76, 52,749.53 and 17,643.02 is: 26,452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,182.76 : 52,749.53 = 17,643.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,182.76/52,749.53 = 17,643.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,182.76x = 52,749.53 × 17,643.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,182.76x = 930,660,726.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,660,726.98/35,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,452.18

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