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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,193.09, 52,752.72 and 16,457.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,193.09, 52,752.72 and 16,457.33 is: 24,668.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,193.09 : 52,752.72 = 16,457.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,193.09/52,752.72 = 16,457.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,193.09x = 52,752.72 × 16,457.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,193.09x = 868,168,657.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,168,657.67/35,193.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,668.72

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