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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,462.79, 53,226.99 and 17,944.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,462.79, 53,226.99 and 17,944.92 is: 26,933.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,462.79 : 53,226.99 = 17,944.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,462.79/53,226.99 = 17,944.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,462.79x = 53,226.99 × 17,944.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,462.79x = 955,154,077.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,154,077.39/35,462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,933.98

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