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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,853.09, 53,779.62 and 17,076.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,853.09, 53,779.62 and 17,076.21 is: 25,614.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,853.09 : 53,779.62 = 17,076.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,853.09/53,779.62 = 17,076.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,853.09x = 53,779.62 × 17,076.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,853.09x = 918,352,084.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,352,084.84/35,853.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,614.31

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