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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,410.58, 53,148.68 and 17,892.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,410.58, 53,148.68 and 17,892.71 is: 26,855.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,410.58 : 53,148.68 = 17,892.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,410.58/53,148.68 = 17,892.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,410.58x = 53,148.68 × 17,892.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,410.58x = 950,973,562.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,973,562.92/35,410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,855.64

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