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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,950.83, 53,906.77 and 16,206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,950.83, 53,906.77 and 16,206.27 is: 24,300.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,950.83 : 53,906.77 = 16,206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,950.83/53,906.77 = 16,206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,950.83x = 53,906.77 × 16,206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,950.83x = 873,627,669.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,627,669.45/35,950.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,300.63

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