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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,243.70, 52,816.08 and 16,479.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,243.70, 52,816.08 and 16,479.24 is: 24,695.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,243.70 : 52,816.08 = 16,479.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,243.70/52,816.08 = 16,479.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,243.70x = 52,816.08 × 16,479.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,243.70x = 870,368,858.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,368,858.18/35,243.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,695.73

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