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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,166.85, 52,679.59 and 16,421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,166.85, 52,679.59 and 16,421.02 is: 24,598.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,166.85 : 52,679.59 = 16,421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,166.85/52,679.59 = 16,421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,166.85x = 52,679.59 × 16,421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,166.85x = 865,052,600.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,052,600.98/35,166.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.52

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