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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,989.26, 53,990.37 and 17,253.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,989.26, 53,990.37 and 17,253.42 is: 25,883.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,989.26 : 53,990.37 = 17,253.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,989.26/53,990.37 = 17,253.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,989.26x = 53,990.37 × 17,253.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,989.26x = 931,518,529.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,518,529.57/35,989.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,883.24

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