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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,029.99, 52,544.42 and 16,299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,029.99, 52,544.42 and 16,299.55 is: 24,449.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,029.99 : 52,544.42 = 16,299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,029.99/52,544.42 = 16,299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,029.99x = 52,544.42 × 16,299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,029.99x = 856,450,138.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,450,138.29/35,029.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,449.06

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