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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,763.62, 53,646.55 and 17,045.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,763.62, 53,646.55 and 17,045.69 is: 25,569.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,763.62 : 53,646.55 = 17,045.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,763.62/53,646.55 = 17,045.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,763.62x = 53,646.55 × 17,045.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,763.62x = 914,442,150.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,442,150.02/35,763.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,569.06

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