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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,425.04, 53,170.32 and 17,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,425.04, 53,170.32 and 17,907.20 is: 26,877.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,425.04 : 53,170.32 = 17,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,425.04/53,170.32 = 17,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,425.04x = 53,170.32 × 17,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,425.04x = 952,131,554.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,131,554.30/35,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,877.36

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