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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,158.86, 52,709.40 and 16,429.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,158.86, 52,709.40 and 16,429.64 is: 24,630.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,158.86 : 52,709.40 = 16,429.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,158.86/52,709.40 = 16,429.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,158.86x = 52,709.40 × 16,429.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,158.86x = 865,996,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,996,466.62/35,158.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,630.96

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