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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,969.58, 52,467.34 and 16,259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,969.58, 52,467.34 and 16,259.66 is: 24,395.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,969.58 : 52,467.34 = 16,259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,969.58/52,467.34 = 16,259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,969.58x = 52,467.34 × 16,259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,969.58x = 853,101,109.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,101,109.50/34,969.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,395.52

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