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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,954.46, 53,889.33 and 16,209.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,954.46, 53,889.33 and 16,209.90 is: 24,295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,954.46 : 53,889.33 = 16,209.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,954.46/53,889.33 = 16,209.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,954.46x = 53,889.33 × 16,209.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,954.46x = 873,540,650.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,540,650.37/35,954.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,295.75

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