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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,164.85, 52,676.60 and 16,419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,164.85, 52,676.60 and 16,419.02 is: 24,595.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,164.85 : 52,676.60 = 16,419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,164.85/52,676.60 = 16,419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,164.85x = 52,676.60 × 16,419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,164.85x = 864,897,803.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,897,803.45/35,164.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,595.52

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