Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,894.96, 53,842.56 and 17,414
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,894.96, 53,842.56 and 17,414 is: 26,121.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,894.96 : 53,842.56 = 17,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,894.96/53,842.56 = 17,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,894.96x = 53,842.56 × 17,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,894.96x = 937,614,339.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 937,614,339.84/35,894.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,121.06
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