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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,664.96, 53,510.40 and 16,950.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,664.96, 53,510.40 and 16,950.72 is: 25,432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,664.96 : 53,510.40 = 16,950.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,664.96/53,510.40 = 16,950.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,664.96x = 53,510.40 × 16,950.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,664.96x = 907,039,807.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,039,807.49/35,664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,432.24

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