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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.91, 52,770.89 and 16,448.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.91, 52,770.89 and 16,448.67 is: 24,668.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.91 : 52,770.89 = 16,448.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.91/52,770.89 = 16,448.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.91x = 52,770.89 × 16,448.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.91x = 868,010,996.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,010,996.34/35,186.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,668.58

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