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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,966.82, 52,421.76 and 16,258.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,966.82, 52,421.76 and 16,258.64 is: 24,374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,966.82 : 52,421.76 = 16,258.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,966.82/52,421.76 = 16,258.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,966.82x = 52,421.76 × 16,258.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,966.82x = 852,306,524.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,306,524.01/34,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,374.72

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