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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,957.15, 53,864.52 and 16,955.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,957.15, 53,864.52 and 16,955.76 is: 25,400.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,957.15 : 53,864.52 = 16,955.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,957.15/53,864.52 = 16,955.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,957.15x = 53,864.52 × 16,955.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,957.15x = 913,313,873.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,313,873.64/35,957.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,400.07

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