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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,143.59, 52,732.71 and 16,424.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,143.59, 52,732.71 and 16,424.91 is: 24,645.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,143.59 : 52,732.71 = 16,424.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,143.59/52,732.71 = 16,424.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,143.59x = 52,732.71 × 16,424.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,143.59x = 866,130,015.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,130,015.81/35,143.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,645.46

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