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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.62, 52,759.74 and 16,442.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.62, 52,759.74 and 16,442.94 is: 24,672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.62 : 52,759.74 = 16,442.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.62/52,759.74 = 16,442.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.62x = 52,759.74 × 16,442.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.62x = 867,525,239.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,525,239.24/35,161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,672.50

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