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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,407.54, 53,144.12 and 17,889.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,407.54, 53,144.12 and 17,889.67 is: 26,851.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,407.54 : 53,144.12 = 17,889.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,407.54/53,144.12 = 17,889.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,407.54x = 53,144.12 × 17,889.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,407.54x = 950,730,769.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,730,769.24/35,407.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,851.08

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