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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,999.92, 53,988.15 and 17,022.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,999.92, 53,988.15 and 17,022.68 is: 25,528.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,999.92 : 53,988.15 = 17,022.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,999.92/53,988.15 = 17,022.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,999.92x = 53,988.15 × 17,022.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,999.92x = 919,023,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,023,001.24/35,999.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,528.47

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