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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,744.11, 53,581.30 and 17,019.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,744.11, 53,581.30 and 17,019.12 is: 25,512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,744.11 : 53,581.30 = 17,019.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,744.11/53,581.30 = 17,019.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,744.11x = 53,581.30 × 17,019.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,744.11x = 911,906,299.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,906,299.07/35,744.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,512.07

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