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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,651.51, 53,459.96 and 17,874.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,651.51, 53,459.96 and 17,874.53 is: 26,803.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,651.51 : 53,459.96 = 17,874.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,651.51/53,459.96 = 17,874.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,651.51x = 53,459.96 × 17,874.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,651.51x = 955,571,302.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,571,302.15/35,651.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,803.11

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