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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,832.38, 53,755.38 and 17,113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,832.38, 53,755.38 and 17,113.88 is: 25,674.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,832.38 : 53,755.38 = 17,113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,832.38/53,755.38 = 17,113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,832.38x = 53,755.38 × 17,113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,832.38x = 919,963,257.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,963,257.06/35,832.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,674.08

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