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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,767.87, 53,652.93 and 17,049.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,767.87, 53,652.93 and 17,049.94 is: 25,575.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,767.87 : 53,652.93 = 17,049.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,767.87/53,652.93 = 17,049.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,767.87x = 53,652.93 × 17,049.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,767.87x = 914,779,237.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,779,237.32/35,767.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,575.45

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