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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,978.68, 54,002.58 and 17,523.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,978.68, 54,002.58 and 17,523.64 is: 26,302.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,978.68 : 54,002.58 = 17,523.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,978.68/54,002.58 = 17,523.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,978.68x = 54,002.58 × 17,523.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,978.68x = 946,321,770.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,321,770.99/35,978.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,302.29

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