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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,825.91, 52,247.70 and 16,119.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,825.91, 52,247.70 and 16,119.41 is: 24,183.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,825.91 : 52,247.70 = 16,119.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,825.91/52,247.70 = 16,119.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,825.91x = 52,247.70 × 16,119.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,825.91x = 842,202,097.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,202,097.86/34,825.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,183.20

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