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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,991.63, 54,006.88 and 17,523.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,991.63, 54,006.88 and 17,523.63 is: 26,294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,991.63 : 54,006.88 = 17,523.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,991.63/54,006.88 = 17,523.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,991.63x = 54,006.88 × 17,523.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,991.63x = 946,396,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,396,582.57/35,991.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,294.91

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