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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,995.17, 54,001.26 and 16,273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,995.17, 54,001.26 and 16,273.69 is: 24,414.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,995.17 : 54,001.26 = 16,273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,995.17/54,001.26 = 16,273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,995.17x = 54,001.26 × 16,273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,995.17x = 878,799,764.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,799,764.85/35,995.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,414.38

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