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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,942.20, 53,872.80 and 17,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,942.20, 53,872.80 and 17,231.20 is: 25,827.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,942.20 : 53,872.80 = 17,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,942.20/53,872.80 = 17,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,942.20x = 53,872.80 × 17,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,942.20x = 928,292,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,292,991.36/35,942.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,827.38

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