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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,151, 52,727.16 and 16,425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,151, 52,727.16 and 16,425.90 is: 24,639.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,151 : 52,727.16 = 16,425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,151/52,727.16 = 16,425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,151x = 52,727.16 × 16,425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,151x = 866,091,057.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,091,057.44/35,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,639.16

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