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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,060.75, 52,591.14 and 16,353.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,060.75, 52,591.14 and 16,353.87 is: 24,530.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,060.75 : 52,591.14 = 16,353.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,060.75/52,591.14 = 16,353.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,060.75x = 52,591.14 × 16,353.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,060.75x = 860,068,469.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,068,469.50/35,060.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,530.81

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