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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,872.56, 53,808.75 and 17,095.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,872.56, 53,808.75 and 17,095.68 is: 25,643.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,872.56 : 53,808.75 = 17,095.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,872.56/53,808.75 = 17,095.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,872.56x = 53,808.75 × 17,095.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,872.56x = 919,897,171.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,897,171.20/35,872.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,643.48

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