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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,972.08, 52,471.09 and 16,262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,972.08, 52,471.09 and 16,262.16 is: 24,399.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,972.08 : 52,471.09 = 16,262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,972.08/52,471.09 = 16,262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,972.08x = 52,471.09 × 16,262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,972.08x = 853,293,260.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,293,260.95/34,972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,399.27

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