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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,909.38, 53,871.79 and 17,907.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,909.38, 53,871.79 and 17,907.42 is: 26,864.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,909.38 : 53,871.79 = 17,907.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,909.38/53,871.79 = 17,907.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,909.38x = 53,871.79 × 17,907.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,909.38x = 964,704,769.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,704,769.68/35,909.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,864.98

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