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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,210.36, 52,786.64 and 16,481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,210.36, 52,786.64 and 16,481.28 is: 24,708.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,210.36 : 52,786.64 = 16,481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,210.36/52,786.64 = 16,481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,210.36x = 52,786.64 × 16,481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,210.36x = 869,991,394.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,991,394.10/35,210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.39

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