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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,249.63, 52,871.94 and 16,533.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,249.63, 52,871.94 and 16,533.92 is: 24,799.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,249.63 : 52,871.94 = 16,533.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,249.63/52,871.94 = 16,533.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,249.63x = 52,871.94 × 16,533.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,249.63x = 874,180,558.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,180,558.38/35,249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,799.71

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