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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,806.38, 53,710.63 and 17,088.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,806.38, 53,710.63 and 17,088.39 is: 25,633.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,806.38 : 53,710.63 = 17,088.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,806.38/53,710.63 = 17,088.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,806.38x = 53,710.63 × 17,088.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,806.38x = 917,828,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,828,149.86/35,806.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,633.09

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