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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,966.08, 52,462.08 and 16,256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,966.08, 52,462.08 and 16,256.16 is: 24,390.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,966.08 : 52,462.08 = 16,256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,966.08/52,462.08 = 16,256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,966.08x = 52,462.08 × 16,256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,966.08x = 852,831,966.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,831,966.41/34,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,390.27

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