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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,673.76, 53,509.44 and 16,962.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,673.76, 53,509.44 and 16,962.88 is: 25,443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,673.76 : 53,509.44 = 16,962.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,673.76/53,509.44 = 16,962.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,673.76x = 53,509.44 × 16,962.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,673.76x = 907,674,209.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,674,209.59/35,673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,443.75

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