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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,057.98, 52,565.81 and 16,342.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,057.98, 52,565.81 and 16,342.21 is: 24,503.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,057.98 : 52,565.81 = 16,342.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,057.98/52,565.81 = 16,342.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,057.98x = 52,565.81 × 16,342.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,057.98x = 859,041,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,041,505.84/35,057.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,503.45

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