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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,855.28, 53,782.92 and 16,130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,855.28, 53,782.92 and 16,130.16 is: 24,195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,855.28 : 53,782.92 = 16,130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,855.28/53,782.92 = 16,130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,855.28x = 53,782.92 × 16,130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,855.28x = 867,527,104.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,527,104.87/35,855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,195.24

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