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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,901.94, 53,852.94 and 17,177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,901.94, 53,852.94 and 17,177.56 is: 25,766.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,901.94 : 53,852.94 = 17,177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,901.94/53,852.94 = 17,177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,901.94x = 53,852.94 × 17,177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,901.94x = 925,062,108.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,062,108.03/35,901.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,766.35

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