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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,775.81, 53,666.19 and 17,052.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,775.81, 53,666.19 and 17,052.66 is: 25,580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,775.81 : 53,666.19 = 17,052.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,775.81/53,666.19 = 17,052.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,775.81x = 53,666.19 × 17,052.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,775.81x = 915,151,291.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,151,291.57/35,775.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,580.17

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