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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,976.58, 52,477.83 and 16,266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,976.58, 52,477.83 and 16,266.66 is: 24,406.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,976.58 : 52,477.83 = 16,266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,976.58/52,477.83 = 16,266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,976.58x = 52,477.83 × 16,266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,976.58x = 853,639,018.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,639,018.15/34,976.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,406.02

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