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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,047.59, 52,585.07 and 16,336.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,047.59, 52,585.07 and 16,336.23 is: 24,510.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,047.59 : 52,585.07 = 16,336.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,047.59/52,585.07 = 16,336.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,047.59x = 52,585.07 × 16,336.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,047.59x = 859,041,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,041,716.40/35,047.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,510.72

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