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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,726.56, 53,572.80 and 16,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,726.56, 53,572.80 and 16,005.28 is: 24,000.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,726.56 : 53,572.80 = 16,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,726.56/53,572.80 = 16,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,726.56x = 53,572.80 × 16,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,726.56x = 857,447,664.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,447,664.38/35,726.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,000.29

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