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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,849.96, 53,774.94 and 17,073.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,849.96, 53,774.94 and 17,073.07 is: 25,609.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,849.96 : 53,774.94 = 17,073.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,849.96/53,774.94 = 17,073.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,849.96x = 53,774.94 × 17,073.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,849.96x = 918,103,314.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,103,314.87/35,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,609.61

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