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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,462.16, 53,148.96 and 17,936.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,462.16, 53,148.96 and 17,936.64 is: 26,882.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,462.16 : 53,148.96 = 17,936.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,462.16/53,148.96 = 17,936.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,462.16x = 53,148.96 × 17,936.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,462.16x = 953,313,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,313,761.89/35,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,882.56

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