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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,682.97, 53,484.36 and 16,947.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,682.97, 53,484.36 and 16,947.67 is: 25,402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,682.97 : 53,484.36 = 16,947.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,682.97/53,484.36 = 16,947.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,682.97x = 53,484.36 × 16,947.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,682.97x = 906,435,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,435,283.44/35,682.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,402.46

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