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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,995.46, 54,022.07 and 16,275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,995.46, 54,022.07 and 16,275.74 is: 24,426.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,995.46 : 54,022.07 = 16,275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,995.46/54,022.07 = 16,275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,995.46x = 54,022.07 × 16,275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,995.46x = 879,248,936.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,248,936.16/35,995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,426.67

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