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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,672.42, 53,509.15 and 16,954.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,672.42, 53,509.15 and 16,954.36 is: 25,431.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,672.42 : 53,509.15 = 16,954.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,672.42/53,509.15 = 16,954.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,672.42x = 53,509.15 × 16,954.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,672.42x = 907,213,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,213,533.12/35,672.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,431.79

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