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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,763.59, 53,579.97 and 16,753.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,763.59, 53,579.97 and 16,753.32 is: 25,099.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,763.59 : 53,579.97 = 16,753.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,763.59/53,579.97 = 16,753.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,763.59x = 53,579.97 × 16,753.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,763.59x = 897,642,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,642,383.00/35,763.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,099.33

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