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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,389.14, 53,096.46 and 17,845.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,389.14, 53,096.46 and 17,845.74 is: 26,775.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,389.14 : 53,096.46 = 17,845.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,389.14/53,096.46 = 17,845.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,389.14x = 53,096.46 × 17,845.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,389.14x = 947,545,620.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,545,620.08/35,389.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,775.04

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