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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,886.13, 53,794.26 and 17,161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,886.13, 53,794.26 and 17,161.30 is: 25,725.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,886.13 : 53,794.26 = 17,161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,886.13/53,794.26 = 17,161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,886.13x = 53,794.26 × 17,161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,886.13x = 923,179,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,179,568.62/35,886.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,725.25

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