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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,759.57, 52,154.93 and 16,029.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,759.57, 52,154.93 and 16,029.56 is: 24,051.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,759.57 : 52,154.93 = 16,029.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,759.57/52,154.93 = 16,029.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,759.57x = 52,154.93 × 16,029.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,759.57x = 836,020,579.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,020,579.73/34,759.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,051.52

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