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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,042.67, 52,534.53 and 16,313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,042.67, 52,534.53 and 16,313.13 is: 24,455.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,042.67 : 52,534.53 = 16,313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,042.67/52,534.53 = 16,313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,042.67x = 52,534.53 × 16,313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,042.67x = 857,002,617.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,002,617.38/35,042.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,455.97

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