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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,778.98, 52,162.41 and 16,057.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,778.98, 52,162.41 and 16,057.42 is: 24,083.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,778.98 : 52,162.41 = 16,057.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,778.98/52,162.41 = 16,057.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,778.98x = 52,162.41 × 16,057.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,778.98x = 837,593,595.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,593,595.18/34,778.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,083.33

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