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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,276.92, 52,889.46 and 17,729.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,276.92, 52,889.46 and 17,729.08 is: 26,580.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,276.92 : 52,889.46 = 17,729.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,276.92/52,889.46 = 17,729.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,276.92x = 52,889.46 × 17,729.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,276.92x = 937,681,268.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,681,268.79/35,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,580.59

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