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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,672.46, 53,508.69 and 17,191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,672.46, 53,508.69 and 17,191.50 is: 25,787.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,672.46 : 53,508.69 = 17,191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,672.46/53,508.69 = 17,191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,672.46x = 53,508.69 × 17,191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,672.46x = 919,894,644.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,894,644.14/35,672.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,787.25

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