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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,912.43, 53,868.66 and 17,188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,912.43, 53,868.66 and 17,188.06 is: 25,782.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,912.43 : 53,868.66 = 17,188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,912.43/53,868.66 = 17,188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,912.43x = 53,868.66 × 17,188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,912.43x = 925,897,760.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,897,760.20/35,912.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,782.10

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