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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,174.56, 52,767.60 and 16,700.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,174.56, 52,767.60 and 16,700.32 is: 25,053.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,174.56 : 52,767.60 = 16,700.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,174.56/52,767.60 = 16,700.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,174.56x = 52,767.60 × 16,700.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,174.56x = 881,235,805.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,235,805.63/35,174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,053.21

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