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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,950.23, 53,936.28 and 16,223.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,950.23, 53,936.28 and 16,223.49 is: 24,340.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,950.23 : 53,936.28 = 16,223.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,950.23/53,936.28 = 16,223.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,950.23x = 53,936.28 × 16,223.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,950.23x = 875,034,699.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,034,699.22/35,950.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,340.17

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