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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,870.40, 53,805.16 and 16,135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,870.40, 53,805.16 and 16,135.02 is: 24,202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,870.40 : 53,805.16 = 16,135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,870.40/53,805.16 = 16,135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,870.40x = 53,805.16 × 16,135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,870.40x = 868,147,332.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,147,332.70/35,870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,202.33

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