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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,821.41, 53,704.14 and 16,086.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,821.41, 53,704.14 and 16,086.16 is: 24,116.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,821.41 : 53,704.14 = 16,086.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,821.41/53,704.14 = 16,086.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,821.41x = 53,704.14 × 16,086.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,821.41x = 863,893,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,893,388.70/35,821.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,116.68

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