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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,101.97, 52,623.34 and 16,372.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,101.97, 52,623.34 and 16,372.14 is: 24,544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,101.97 : 52,623.34 = 16,372.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,101.97/52,623.34 = 16,372.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,101.97x = 52,623.34 × 16,372.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,101.97x = 861,556,344.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,556,344.77/35,101.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,544.39

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