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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,126.19, 52,693.74 and 16,146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,126.19, 52,693.74 and 16,146.27 is: 24,221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,126.19 : 52,693.74 = 16,146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,126.19/52,693.74 = 16,146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,126.19x = 52,693.74 × 16,146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,126.19x = 850,807,353.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,807,353.35/35,126.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,221.45

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