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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,997.97, 54,022.68 and 16,012.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,997.97, 54,022.68 and 16,012.84 is: 24,030.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,997.97 : 54,022.68 = 16,012.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,997.97/54,022.68 = 16,012.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,997.97x = 54,022.68 × 16,012.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,997.97x = 865,056,531.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,056,531.21/35,997.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,030.70

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