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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,469.20, 53,203.80 and 17,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,469.20, 53,203.80 and 17,037.20 is: 25,555.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,469.20 : 53,203.80 = 17,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,469.20/53,203.80 = 17,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,469.20x = 53,203.80 × 17,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,469.20x = 906,443,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,443,781.36/35,469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,555.80

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