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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,402.76, 53,136.96 and 17,884.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,402.76, 53,136.96 and 17,884.92 is: 26,843.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,402.76 : 53,136.96 = 17,884.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,402.76/53,136.96 = 17,884.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,402.76x = 53,136.96 × 17,884.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,402.76x = 950,350,278.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,350,278.64/35,402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,843.96

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