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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,214.36, 52,792.64 and 16,485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,214.36, 52,792.64 and 16,485.28 is: 24,714.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,214.36 : 52,792.64 = 16,485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,214.36/52,792.64 = 16,485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,214.36x = 52,792.64 × 16,485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,214.36x = 870,301,452.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,301,452.34/35,214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,714.39

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