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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,903.94, 53,855.91 and 17,179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,903.94, 53,855.91 and 17,179.56 is: 25,769.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,903.94 : 53,855.91 = 17,179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,903.94/53,855.91 = 17,179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,903.94x = 53,855.91 × 17,179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,903.94x = 925,220,837.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,220,837.20/35,903.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,769.34

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