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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,977.26, 53,969.22 and 17,266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,977.26, 53,969.22 and 17,266.26 is: 25,900.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,977.26 : 53,969.22 = 17,266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,977.26/53,969.22 = 17,266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,977.26x = 53,969.22 × 17,266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,977.26x = 931,846,584.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,846,584.52/35,977.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,900.99

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