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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,676.79, 53,442.52 and 16,899.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,676.79, 53,442.52 and 16,899.91 is: 25,315.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,676.79 : 53,442.52 = 16,899.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,676.79/53,442.52 = 16,899.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,676.79x = 53,442.52 × 16,899.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,676.79x = 903,173,602.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,173,602.32/35,676.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,315.44

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