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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,024.65, 52,536.48 and 16,294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,024.65, 52,536.48 and 16,294.21 is: 24,441.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,024.65 : 52,536.48 = 16,294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,024.65/52,536.48 = 16,294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,024.65x = 52,536.48 × 16,294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,024.65x = 856,040,306.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,040,306.44/35,024.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,441.08

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