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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,412.96, 53,086.62 and 17,862.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,412.96, 53,086.62 and 17,862.42 is: 26,777.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,412.96 : 53,086.62 = 17,862.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,412.96/53,086.62 = 17,862.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,412.96x = 53,086.62 × 17,862.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,412.96x = 948,255,502.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,255,502.82/35,412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,777.08

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