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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,990.96, 52,450.27 and 16,255.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,990.96, 52,450.27 and 16,255.71 is: 24,366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,990.96 : 52,450.27 = 16,255.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,990.96/52,450.27 = 16,255.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,990.96x = 52,450.27 × 16,255.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,990.96x = 852,616,554.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,616,554.00/34,990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,366.77

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