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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,122.96, 52,684.38 and 16,396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,122.96, 52,684.38 and 16,396.72 is: 24,595.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,122.96 : 52,684.38 = 16,396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,122.96/52,684.38 = 16,396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,122.96x = 52,684.38 × 16,396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,122.96x = 863,851,027.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,851,027.23/35,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,595.05

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