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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,024.16, 52,536.03 and 16,293.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,024.16, 52,536.03 and 16,293.87 is: 24,440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,024.16 : 52,536.03 = 16,293.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,024.16/52,536.03 = 16,293.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,024.16x = 52,536.03 × 16,293.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,024.16x = 856,015,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,015,161.67/35,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,440.70

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