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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,183.70, 52,775.55 and 17,647.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,183.70, 52,775.55 and 17,647.20 is: 26,470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,183.70 : 52,775.55 = 17,647.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,183.70/52,775.55 = 17,647.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,183.70x = 52,775.55 × 17,647.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,183.70x = 931,340,685.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,340,685.96/35,183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,470.80

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