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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,134.16, 52,707.64 and 16,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,134.16, 52,707.64 and 16,666 is: 25,002.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,134.16 : 52,707.64 = 16,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,134.16/52,707.64 = 16,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,134.16x = 52,707.64 × 16,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,134.16x = 878,425,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,425,528.24/35,134.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,002.04

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