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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.76, 52,549.17 and 16,307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.76, 52,549.17 and 16,307.36 is: 24,460.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.76 : 52,549.17 = 16,307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.76/52,549.17 = 16,307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.76x = 52,549.17 × 16,307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.76x = 856,937,970.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,937,970.15/35,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,460.35

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