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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,805.66, 53,697.50 and 17,075.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,805.66, 53,697.50 and 17,075.82 is: 25,608.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,805.66 : 53,697.50 = 17,075.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,805.66/53,697.50 = 17,075.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,805.66x = 53,697.50 × 17,075.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,805.66x = 916,928,844.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,928,844.45/35,805.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,608.49

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