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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,990.46, 54,005.13 and 17,522.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,990.46, 54,005.13 and 17,522.46 is: 26,293.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,990.46 : 54,005.13 = 17,522.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,990.46/54,005.13 = 17,522.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,990.46x = 54,005.13 × 17,522.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,990.46x = 946,302,730.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,302,730.22/35,990.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,293.15

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