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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,166.59, 52,724.37 and 16,436.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,166.59, 52,724.37 and 16,436.15 is: 24,642.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,166.59 : 52,724.37 = 16,436.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,166.59/52,724.37 = 16,436.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,166.59x = 52,724.37 × 16,436.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,166.59x = 866,585,557.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,585,557.25/35,166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,642.30

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