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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,064, 52,621.92 and 16,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,064, 52,621.92 and 16,596 is: 24,906.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,064 : 52,621.92 = 16,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,064/52,621.92 = 16,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,064x = 52,621.92 × 16,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,064x = 873,313,384.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,313,384.32/35,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,906.27

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