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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,511.62, 53,242.72 and 17,969.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,511.62, 53,242.72 and 17,969.45 is: 26,941.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,511.62 : 53,242.72 = 17,969.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,511.62/53,242.72 = 17,969.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,511.62x = 53,242.72 × 17,969.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,511.62x = 956,742,083.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,742,083.77/35,511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,941.67

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