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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,835.39, 53,733.34 and 17,120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,835.39, 53,733.34 and 17,120.14 is: 25,670.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,835.39 : 53,733.34 = 17,120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,835.39/53,733.34 = 17,120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,835.39x = 53,733.34 × 17,120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,835.39x = 919,922,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,922,303.47/35,835.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,670.78

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