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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,996.97, 54,021.18 and 16,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,996.97, 54,021.18 and 16,011.84 is: 24,029.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,996.97 : 54,021.18 = 16,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,996.97/54,021.18 = 16,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,996.97x = 54,021.18 × 16,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,996.97x = 864,978,490.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,978,490.77/35,996.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,029.20

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