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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,056.98, 52,564.31 and 16,341.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,056.98, 52,564.31 and 16,341.21 is: 24,501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,056.98 : 52,564.31 = 16,341.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,056.98/52,564.31 = 16,341.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,056.98x = 52,564.31 × 16,341.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,056.98x = 858,964,469.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,964,469.07/35,056.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,501.95

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