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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,060.20, 52,590.30 and 16,628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,060.20, 52,590.30 and 16,628.20 is: 24,942.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,060.20 : 52,590.30 = 16,628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,060.20/52,590.30 = 16,628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,060.20x = 52,590.30 × 16,628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,060.20x = 874,482,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,482,026.46/35,060.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,942.30

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