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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,429.44, 53,097.96 and 17,889.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,429.44, 53,097.96 and 17,889.76 is: 26,811.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,429.44 : 53,097.96 = 17,889.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,429.44/53,097.96 = 17,889.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,429.44x = 53,097.96 × 17,889.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,429.44x = 949,909,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,909,760.89/35,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,811.31

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