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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,744.37, 53,581.70 and 17,019.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,744.37, 53,581.70 and 17,019.38 is: 25,512.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,744.37 : 53,581.70 = 17,019.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,744.37/53,581.70 = 17,019.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,744.37x = 53,581.70 × 17,019.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,744.37x = 911,927,489.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,927,489.85/35,744.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,512.48

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