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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,404.54, 53,139.66 and 17,886.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,404.54, 53,139.66 and 17,886.67 is: 26,846.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,404.54 : 53,139.66 = 17,886.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,404.54/53,139.66 = 17,886.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,404.54x = 53,139.66 × 17,886.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,404.54x = 950,491,562.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,491,562.33/35,404.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,846.60

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