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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,497.73, 53,279.41 and 17,979.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,497.73, 53,279.41 and 17,979.86 is: 26,986.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,497.73 : 53,279.41 = 17,979.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,497.73/53,279.41 = 17,979.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,497.73x = 53,279.41 × 17,979.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,497.73x = 957,956,332.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,956,332.68/35,497.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,986.41

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