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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,982.14, 53,946.54 and 17,244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,982.14, 53,946.54 and 17,244.33 is: 25,853.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,982.14 : 53,946.54 = 17,244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,982.14/53,946.54 = 17,244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,982.14x = 53,946.54 × 17,244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,982.14x = 930,272,002.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,272,002.78/35,982.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,853.72

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