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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,535.96, 53,285.31 and 17,747.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,535.96, 53,285.31 and 17,747.55 is: 26,612.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,535.96 : 53,285.31 = 17,747.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,535.96/53,285.31 = 17,747.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,535.96x = 53,285.31 × 17,747.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,535.96x = 945,683,703.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,683,703.49/35,535.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,612.02

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