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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,901.69, 53,852.57 and 17,177.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,901.69, 53,852.57 and 17,177.31 is: 25,765.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,901.69 : 53,852.57 = 17,177.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,901.69/53,852.57 = 17,177.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,901.69x = 53,852.57 × 17,177.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,901.69x = 925,042,203.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,042,203.30/35,901.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,765.98

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