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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,666.66, 53,427.33 and 16,889.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,666.66, 53,427.33 and 16,889.77 is: 25,300.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,666.66 : 53,427.33 = 16,889.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,666.66/53,427.33 = 16,889.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,666.66x = 53,427.33 × 16,889.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,666.66x = 902,375,317.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,375,317.47/35,666.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,300.25

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