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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,874.31, 53,811.38 and 17,097.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,874.31, 53,811.38 and 17,097.43 is: 25,646.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,874.31 : 53,811.38 = 17,097.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,874.31/53,811.38 = 17,097.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,874.31x = 53,811.38 × 17,097.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,874.31x = 920,036,217.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,036,217.27/35,874.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,646.10

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