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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,976.26, 53,967.72 and 17,265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,976.26, 53,967.72 and 17,265.26 is: 25,899.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,976.26 : 53,967.72 = 17,265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,976.26/53,967.72 = 17,265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,976.26x = 53,967.72 × 17,265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,976.26x = 931,766,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,766,717.41/35,976.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,899.49

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