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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,031.26, 52,545.42 and 16,304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,031.26, 52,545.42 and 16,304.86 is: 24,456.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,031.26 : 52,545.42 = 16,304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,031.26/52,545.42 = 16,304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,031.26x = 52,545.42 × 16,304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,031.26x = 856,745,716.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,745,716.74/35,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,456.61

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