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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,322.12, 53,009.91 and 17,806.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,322.12, 53,009.91 and 17,806.68 is: 26,723.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,322.12 : 53,009.91 = 17,806.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,322.12/53,009.91 = 17,806.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,322.12x = 53,009.91 × 17,806.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,322.12x = 943,930,504.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,930,504.20/35,322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,723.50

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