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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,213.94, 52,808.36 and 16,490.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,213.94, 52,808.36 and 16,490.79 is: 24,730.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,213.94 : 52,808.36 = 16,490.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,213.94/52,808.36 = 16,490.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,213.94x = 52,808.36 × 16,490.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,213.94x = 870,851,492.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,851,492.55/35,213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,730.31

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