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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,512.62, 53,244.22 and 17,970.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,512.62, 53,244.22 and 17,970.45 is: 26,943.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,512.62 : 53,244.22 = 17,970.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,512.62/53,244.22 = 17,970.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,512.62x = 53,244.22 × 17,970.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,512.62x = 956,822,593.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,822,593.30/35,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,943.17

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