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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,773.14, 53,660.85 and 17,994.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,773.14, 53,660.85 and 17,994.09 is: 26,991.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,773.14 : 53,660.85 = 17,994.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,773.14/53,660.85 = 17,994.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,773.14x = 53,660.85 × 17,994.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,773.14x = 965,578,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,578,164.38/35,773.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,991.71

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