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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,062.22, 52,514.88 and 16,314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,062.22, 52,514.88 and 16,314.16 is: 24,434.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,062.22 : 52,514.88 = 16,314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,062.22/52,514.88 = 16,314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,062.22x = 52,514.88 × 16,314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,062.22x = 856,736,154.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,736,154.70/35,062.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,434.74

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