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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,971.58, 52,470.34 and 16,261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,971.58, 52,470.34 and 16,261.66 is: 24,398.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,971.58 : 52,470.34 = 16,261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,971.58/52,470.34 = 16,261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,971.58x = 52,470.34 × 16,261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,971.58x = 853,254,829.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,254,829.16/34,971.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,398.52

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