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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,992.79, 52,464.58 and 16,252.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,992.79, 52,464.58 and 16,252.93 is: 24,367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,992.79 : 52,464.58 = 16,252.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,992.79/52,464.58 = 16,252.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,992.79x = 52,464.58 × 16,252.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,992.79x = 852,703,171.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,703,171.17/34,992.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,367.97

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