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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,999.24, 53,961.90 and 17,251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,999.24, 53,961.90 and 17,251.88 is: 25,860.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,999.24 : 53,961.90 = 17,251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,999.24/53,961.90 = 17,251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,999.24x = 53,961.90 × 17,251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,999.24x = 930,944,223.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,944,223.37/35,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,860.11

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