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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,997.17, 54,004.26 and 16,275.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,997.17, 54,004.26 and 16,275.69 is: 24,417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,997.17 : 54,004.26 = 16,275.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,997.17/54,004.26 = 16,275.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,997.17x = 54,004.26 × 16,275.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,997.17x = 878,956,594.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,956,594.44/35,997.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,417.38

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