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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,991.46, 54,006.63 and 17,523.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,991.46, 54,006.63 and 17,523.46 is: 26,294.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,991.46 : 54,006.63 = 17,523.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,991.46/54,006.63 = 17,523.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,991.46x = 54,006.63 × 17,523.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,991.46x = 946,383,020.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,383,020.54/35,991.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,294.65

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