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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,148.16, 52,716.66 and 16,441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,148.16, 52,716.66 and 16,441.18 is: 24,659.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,148.16 : 52,716.66 = 16,441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,148.16/52,716.66 = 16,441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,148.16x = 52,716.66 × 16,441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,148.16x = 866,724,096.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,724,096.06/35,148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,659.16

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