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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,196.59, 52,812.23 and 16,477.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,196.59, 52,812.23 and 16,477.89 is: 24,724.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,196.59 : 52,812.23 = 16,477.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,196.59/52,812.23 = 16,477.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,196.59x = 52,812.23 × 16,477.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,196.59x = 870,234,116.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,234,116.59/35,196.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,724.96

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