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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,120.80, 52,607.60 and 16,416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,120.80, 52,607.60 and 16,416.80 is: 24,590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,120.80 : 52,607.60 = 16,416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,120.80/52,607.60 = 16,416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,120.80x = 52,607.60 × 16,416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,120.80x = 863,648,447.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,648,447.68/35,120.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,590.80

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