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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,093.45, 52,667.80 and 16,363.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,093.45, 52,667.80 and 16,363.85 is: 24,558.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,093.45 : 52,667.80 = 16,363.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,093.45/52,667.80 = 16,363.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,093.45x = 52,667.80 × 16,363.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,093.45x = 861,847,674.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,847,674.78/35,093.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,558.65

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