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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.48, 52,691.12 and 16,401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.48, 52,691.12 and 16,401.24 is: 24,601.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.48 : 52,691.12 = 16,401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.48/52,691.12 = 16,401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.48x = 52,691.12 × 16,401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.48x = 864,199,704.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,199,704.99/35,127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,601.81

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