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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,952.62, 52,408.94 and 16,223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,952.62, 52,408.94 and 16,223.02 is: 24,325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,952.62 : 52,408.94 = 16,223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,952.62/52,408.94 = 16,223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,952.62x = 52,408.94 × 16,223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,952.62x = 850,231,281.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,231,281.80/34,952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,325.25

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