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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,973.83, 53,914.55 and 17,225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,973.83, 53,914.55 and 17,225.76 is: 25,816.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,973.83 : 53,914.55 = 17,225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,973.83/53,914.55 = 17,225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,973.83x = 53,914.55 × 17,225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,973.83x = 928,719,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,719,012.68/35,973.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,816.52

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