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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,172.56, 52,764.60 and 16,698.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,172.56, 52,764.60 and 16,698.32 is: 25,050.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,172.56 : 52,764.60 = 16,698.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,172.56/52,764.60 = 16,698.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,172.56x = 52,764.60 × 16,698.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,172.56x = 881,080,175.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,080,175.47/35,172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,050.21

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