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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,976.96, 53,928.99 and 17,229.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,976.96, 53,928.99 and 17,229.51 is: 25,826.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,976.96 : 53,928.99 = 17,229.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,976.96/53,928.99 = 17,229.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,976.96x = 53,928.99 × 17,229.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,976.96x = 929,170,072.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,170,072.49/35,976.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,826.81

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