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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,683.77, 53,526.87 and 16,954.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,683.77, 53,526.87 and 16,954.14 is: 25,431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,683.77 : 53,526.87 = 16,954.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,683.77/53,526.87 = 16,954.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,683.77x = 53,526.87 × 16,954.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,683.77x = 907,501,695.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,501,695.34/35,683.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,431.78

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