Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,670.96, 53,506.44 and 17,190
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,670.96, 53,506.44 and 17,190 is: 25,785
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,670.96 : 53,506.44 = 17,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,670.96/53,506.44 = 17,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,670.96x = 53,506.44 × 17,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,670.96x = 919,775,703.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,775,703.60/35,670.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,785
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