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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,038.63, 52,575.48 and 16,061.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,038.63, 52,575.48 and 16,061.19 is: 24,099.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,038.63 : 52,575.48 = 16,061.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,038.63/52,575.48 = 16,061.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,038.63x = 52,575.48 × 16,061.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,038.63x = 844,424,576.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,424,576.46/35,038.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,099.82

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