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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,061.20, 52,591.80 and 16,629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,061.20, 52,591.80 and 16,629.20 is: 24,943.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,061.20 : 52,591.80 = 16,629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,061.20/52,591.80 = 16,629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,061.20x = 52,591.80 × 16,629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,061.20x = 874,559,560.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,559,560.56/35,061.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,943.80

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