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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,968.33, 52,465.46 and 16,258.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,968.33, 52,465.46 and 16,258.41 is: 24,393.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,968.33 : 52,465.46 = 16,258.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,968.33/52,465.46 = 16,258.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,968.33x = 52,465.46 × 16,258.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,968.33x = 853,004,878.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,004,878.23/34,968.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,393.64

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