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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,891.93, 53,837.91 and 17,167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,891.93, 53,837.91 and 17,167.56 is: 25,751.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,891.93 : 53,837.91 = 17,167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,891.93/53,837.91 = 17,167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,891.93x = 53,837.91 × 17,167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,891.93x = 924,265,550.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,265,550.20/35,891.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,751.35

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