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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,808.83, 53,714.30 and 17,090.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,808.83, 53,714.30 and 17,090.85 is: 25,636.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,808.83 : 53,714.30 = 17,090.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,808.83/53,714.30 = 17,090.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,808.83x = 53,714.30 × 17,090.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,808.83x = 918,022,958.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,022,958.70/35,808.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,636.78

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