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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,983.89, 53,949.16 and 17,246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,983.89, 53,949.16 and 17,246.08 is: 25,856.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,983.89 : 53,949.16 = 17,246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,983.89/53,949.16 = 17,246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,983.89x = 53,949.16 × 17,246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,983.89x = 930,411,529.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,411,529.29/35,983.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,856.34

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