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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,125.96, 52,688.88 and 16,399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,125.96, 52,688.88 and 16,399.72 is: 24,599.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,125.96 : 52,688.88 = 16,399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,125.96/52,688.88 = 16,399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,125.96x = 52,688.88 × 16,399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,125.96x = 864,082,879.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,082,879.11/35,125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,599.55

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