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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,049.60, 52,548.48 and 16,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,049.60, 52,548.48 and 16,560 is: 24,827.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,049.60 : 52,548.48 = 16,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,049.60/52,548.48 = 16,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,049.60x = 52,548.48 × 16,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,049.60x = 870,202,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,202,828.80/35,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,827.75

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