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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,806.38, 53,713.29 and 17,083.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,806.38, 53,713.29 and 17,083.26 is: 25,626.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,806.38 : 53,713.29 = 17,083.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,806.38/53,713.29 = 17,083.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,806.38x = 53,713.29 × 17,083.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,806.38x = 917,598,098.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,598,098.53/35,806.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,626.66

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