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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,996.24, 53,957.40 and 17,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,996.24, 53,957.40 and 17,248.88 is: 25,855.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,996.24 : 53,957.40 = 17,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,996.24/53,957.40 = 17,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,996.24x = 53,957.40 × 17,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,996.24x = 930,704,717.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,704,717.71/35,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,855.61

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