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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,964.59, 53,949.32 and 17,248.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,964.59, 53,949.32 and 17,248.73 is: 25,874.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,964.59 : 53,949.32 = 17,248.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,964.59/53,949.32 = 17,248.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,964.59x = 53,949.32 × 17,248.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,964.59x = 930,557,168.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,557,168.12/35,964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,874.26

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