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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,984.76, 53,983.62 and 17,248.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,984.76, 53,983.62 and 17,248.92 is: 25,876.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,984.76 : 53,983.62 = 17,248.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,984.76/53,983.62 = 17,248.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,984.76x = 53,983.62 × 17,248.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,984.76x = 931,159,142.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,159,142.69/35,984.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,876.49

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