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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,410.29, 53,148.29 and 17,892.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,410.29, 53,148.29 and 17,892.42 is: 26,855.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,410.29 : 53,148.29 = 17,892.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,410.29/53,148.29 = 17,892.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,410.29x = 53,148.29 × 17,892.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,410.29x = 950,951,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,951,526.96/35,410.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,855.23

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