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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,660.76, 53,472.69 and 17,872.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,660.76, 53,472.69 and 17,872.35 is: 26,799.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,660.76 : 53,472.69 = 17,872.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,660.76/53,472.69 = 17,872.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,660.76x = 53,472.69 × 17,872.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,660.76x = 955,682,631.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,682,631.12/35,660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,799.28

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