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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,871.08, 53,806.59 and 17,146.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,871.08, 53,806.59 and 17,146.71 is: 25,720.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,871.08 : 53,806.59 = 17,146.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,871.08/53,806.59 = 17,146.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,871.08x = 53,806.59 × 17,146.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,871.08x = 922,605,994.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,605,994.82/35,871.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,720.05

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