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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,787.52, 53,644.38 and 16,071.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,787.52, 53,644.38 and 16,071.72 is: 24,091.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,787.52 : 53,644.38 = 16,071.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,787.52/53,644.38 = 16,071.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,787.52x = 53,644.38 × 16,071.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,787.52x = 862,157,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,157,193.50/35,787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,091.00

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