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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,886.63, 53,795.01 and 17,161.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,886.63, 53,795.01 and 17,161.81 is: 25,726.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,886.63 : 53,795.01 = 17,161.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,886.63/53,795.01 = 17,161.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,886.63x = 53,795.01 × 17,161.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,886.63x = 923,219,471.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,219,471.59/35,886.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,726.00

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