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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,410.95, 53,083.62 and 17,860.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,410.95, 53,083.62 and 17,860.41 is: 26,774.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,410.95 : 53,083.62 = 17,860.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,410.95/53,083.62 = 17,860.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,410.95x = 53,083.62 × 17,860.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,410.95x = 948,095,217.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,095,217.48/35,410.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,774.07

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