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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,441.52, 53,115.88 and 17,901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,441.52, 53,115.88 and 17,901.84 is: 26,829.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,441.52 : 53,115.88 = 17,901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,441.52/53,115.88 = 17,901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,441.52x = 53,115.88 × 17,901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,441.52x = 950,871,985.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,871,985.22/35,441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,829.32

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