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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,955.97, 53,933.99 and 16,211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,955.97, 53,933.99 and 16,211.54 is: 24,317.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,955.97 : 53,933.99 = 16,211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,955.97/53,933.99 = 16,211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,955.97x = 53,933.99 × 16,211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,955.97x = 874,353,090.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,353,090.02/35,955.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,317.33

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