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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,973.64, 53,914.27 and 17,225.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,973.64, 53,914.27 and 17,225.58 is: 25,816.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,973.64 : 53,914.27 = 17,225.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,973.64/53,914.27 = 17,225.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,973.64x = 53,914.27 × 17,225.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,973.64x = 928,704,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,704,571.03/35,973.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,816.25

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