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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,774.61, 53,677.17 and 17,995.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,774.61, 53,677.17 and 17,995.92 is: 27,001.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,774.61 : 53,677.17 = 17,995.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,774.61/53,677.17 = 17,995.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,774.61x = 53,677.17 × 17,995.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,774.61x = 965,970,057.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,970,057.15/35,774.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,001.55

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