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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,731.56, 53,580.30 and 16,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,731.56, 53,580.30 and 16,010.28 is: 24,007.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,731.56 : 53,580.30 = 16,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,731.56/53,580.30 = 16,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,731.56x = 53,580.30 × 16,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,731.56x = 857,835,605.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,835,605.48/35,731.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.78

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