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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,999.55, 54,009.45 and 16,277.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,999.55, 54,009.45 and 16,277.67 is: 24,421.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,999.55 : 54,009.45 = 16,277.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,999.55/54,009.45 = 16,277.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,999.55x = 54,009.45 × 16,277.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,999.55x = 879,148,003.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,148,003.98/35,999.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,421.08

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