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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,870.28, 53,805.46 and 16,145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,870.28, 53,805.46 and 16,145.16 is: 24,217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,870.28 : 53,805.46 = 16,145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,870.28/53,805.46 = 16,145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,870.28x = 53,805.46 × 16,145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,870.28x = 868,697,760.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,697,760.57/35,870.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,217.76

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