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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,451.54, 53,210.25 and 17,933.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,451.54, 53,210.25 and 17,933.76 is: 26,917.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,451.54 : 53,210.25 = 17,933.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,451.54/53,210.25 = 17,933.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,451.54x = 53,210.25 × 17,933.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,451.54x = 954,259,853.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,259,853.04/35,451.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,917.30

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