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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,141.59, 52,729.71 and 16,422.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,141.59, 52,729.71 and 16,422.91 is: 24,642.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,141.59 : 52,729.71 = 16,422.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,141.59/52,729.71 = 16,422.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,141.59x = 52,729.71 × 16,422.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,141.59x = 865,975,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,975,281.66/35,141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,642.46

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