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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,950.62, 52,405.94 and 16,221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,950.62, 52,405.94 and 16,221.02 is: 24,322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,950.62 : 52,405.94 = 16,221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,950.62/52,405.94 = 16,221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,950.62x = 52,405.94 × 16,221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,950.62x = 850,077,579.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,077,579.38/34,950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,322.24

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