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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,767.41, 53,614.63 and 16,040.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,767.41, 53,614.63 and 16,040.67 is: 24,044.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,767.41 : 53,614.63 = 16,040.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,767.41/53,614.63 = 16,040.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,767.41x = 53,614.63 × 16,040.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,767.41x = 860,014,587.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,014,587.00/35,767.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,044.64

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