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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,916.84, 53,838.81 and 17,169.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,916.84, 53,838.81 and 17,169.39 is: 25,736.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,916.84 : 53,838.81 = 17,169.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,916.84/53,838.81 = 17,169.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,916.84x = 53,838.81 × 17,169.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,916.84x = 924,379,526.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,379,526.03/35,916.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,736.66

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