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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,875.09, 53,792.38 and 17,159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,875.09, 53,792.38 and 17,159.64 is: 25,729.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,875.09 : 53,792.38 = 17,159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,875.09/53,792.38 = 17,159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,875.09x = 53,792.38 × 17,159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,875.09x = 923,057,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,057,875.54/35,875.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,729.77

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