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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,063.65, 52,600.02 and 16,083.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,063.65, 52,600.02 and 16,083.71 is: 24,127.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,063.65 : 52,600.02 = 16,083.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,063.65/52,600.02 = 16,083.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,063.65x = 52,600.02 × 16,083.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,063.65x = 846,003,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,003,401.92/35,063.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,127.65

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