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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,968.09, 53,954.57 and 17,252.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,968.09, 53,954.57 and 17,252.23 is: 25,879.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,968.09 : 53,954.57 = 17,252.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,968.09/53,954.57 = 17,252.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,968.09x = 53,954.57 × 17,252.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,968.09x = 930,836,651.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,836,651.19/35,968.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,879.51

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