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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,999.42, 53,987.40 and 17,022.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,999.42, 53,987.40 and 17,022.18 is: 25,527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,999.42 : 53,987.40 = 17,022.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,999.42/53,987.40 = 17,022.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,999.42x = 53,987.40 × 17,022.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,999.42x = 918,983,155.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,983,155.42/35,999.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,527.72

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