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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,216.83, 52,792.44 and 17,666.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,216.83, 52,792.44 and 17,666.29 is: 26,482.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,216.83 : 52,792.44 = 17,666.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,216.83/52,792.44 = 17,666.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,216.83x = 52,792.44 × 17,666.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,216.83x = 932,646,554.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,646,554.85/35,216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,482.98

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