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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,426.54, 53,172.62 and 17,908.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,426.54, 53,172.62 and 17,908.67 is: 26,879.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,426.54 : 53,172.62 = 17,908.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,426.54/53,172.62 = 17,908.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,426.54x = 53,172.62 × 17,908.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,426.54x = 952,250,904.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,250,904.62/35,426.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,879.59

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