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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,913.93, 53,870.91 and 17,189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,913.93, 53,870.91 and 17,189.56 is: 25,784.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,913.93 : 53,870.91 = 17,189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,913.93/53,870.91 = 17,189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,913.93x = 53,870.91 × 17,189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,913.93x = 926,017,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,017,239.70/35,913.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,784.35

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