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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,912.76, 53,835.72 and 17,183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,912.76, 53,835.72 and 17,183.53 is: 25,759.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,912.76 : 53,835.72 = 17,183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,912.76/53,835.72 = 17,183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,912.76x = 53,835.72 × 17,183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,912.76x = 925,087,709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,087,709.69/35,912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,759.30

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