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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,865.99, 52,269.83 and 16,159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,865.99, 52,269.83 and 16,159.43 is: 24,225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,865.99 : 52,269.83 = 16,159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,865.99/52,269.83 = 16,159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,865.99x = 52,269.83 × 16,159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,865.99x = 844,650,316.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,650,316.85/34,865.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,225.63

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