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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,166.96, 52,750.44 and 16,694.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,166.96, 52,750.44 and 16,694.64 is: 25,041.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,166.96 : 52,750.44 = 16,694.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,166.96/52,750.44 = 16,694.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,166.96x = 52,750.44 × 16,694.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,166.96x = 880,649,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,649,605.64/35,166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,041.96

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