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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,964.99, 53,947.49 and 16,220.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,964.99, 53,947.49 and 16,220.57 is: 24,330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,964.99 : 53,947.49 = 16,220.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,964.99/53,947.49 = 16,220.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,964.99x = 53,947.49 × 16,220.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,964.99x = 875,058,687.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,058,687.03/35,964.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,330.85

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