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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,878.38, 53,817.62 and 17,154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,878.38, 53,817.62 and 17,154.02 is: 25,731.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,878.38 : 53,817.62 = 17,154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,878.38/53,817.62 = 17,154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,878.38x = 53,817.62 × 17,154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,878.38x = 923,188,174.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,188,174.97/35,878.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,731.04

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