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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.10, 52,670.97 and 16,415.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.10, 52,670.97 and 16,415.27 is: 24,589.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.10 : 52,670.97 = 16,415.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.10/52,670.97 = 16,415.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.10x = 52,670.97 × 16,415.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.10x = 864,607,930.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,607,930.36/35,161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,589.90

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