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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,730.78, 53,593.98 and 16,004.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,730.78, 53,593.98 and 16,004.04 is: 24,005.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,730.78 : 53,593.98 = 16,004.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,730.78/53,593.98 = 16,004.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,730.78x = 53,593.98 × 16,004.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,730.78x = 857,720,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,720,199.68/35,730.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,005.08

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