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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,883.66, 53,825.52 and 17,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,883.66, 53,825.52 and 17,159.28 is: 25,738.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,883.66 : 53,825.52 = 17,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,883.66/53,825.52 = 17,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,883.66x = 53,825.52 × 17,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,883.66x = 923,607,168.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,607,168.83/35,883.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,738.93

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