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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,865.35, 53,797.91 and 17,088.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,865.35, 53,797.91 and 17,088.44 is: 25,632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,865.35 : 53,797.91 = 17,088.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,865.35/53,797.91 = 17,088.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,865.35x = 53,797.91 × 17,088.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,865.35x = 919,322,002.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,322,002.73/35,865.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,632.60

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