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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,729.70, 53,580.83 and 16,995.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,729.70, 53,580.83 and 16,995.30 is: 25,486.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,729.70 : 53,580.83 = 16,995.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,729.70/53,580.83 = 16,995.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,729.70x = 53,580.83 × 16,995.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,729.70x = 910,622,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,622,195.12/35,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,486.42

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