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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,807.13, 53,711.76 and 17,089.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,807.13, 53,711.76 and 17,089.14 is: 25,634.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,807.13 : 53,711.76 = 17,089.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,807.13/53,711.76 = 17,089.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,807.13x = 53,711.76 × 17,089.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,807.13x = 917,887,786.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,887,786.29/35,807.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,634.22

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