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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,805.83, 53,709.80 and 17,087.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,805.83, 53,709.80 and 17,087.85 is: 25,632.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,805.83 : 53,709.80 = 17,087.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,805.83/53,709.80 = 17,087.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,805.83x = 53,709.80 × 17,087.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,805.83x = 917,784,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,784,920.49/35,805.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,632.28

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