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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,989.62, 53,987.13 and 16,279.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,989.62, 53,987.13 and 16,279.26 is: 24,420.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,989.62 : 53,987.13 = 16,279.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,989.62/53,987.13 = 16,279.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,989.62x = 53,987.13 × 16,279.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,989.62x = 878,870,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,870,525.92/35,989.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,420.11

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