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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,250.93, 52,859.88 and 16,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,250.93, 52,859.88 and 16,524.72 is: 24,779.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,250.93 : 52,859.88 = 16,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,250.93/52,859.88 = 16,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,250.93x = 52,859.88 × 16,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,250.93x = 873,494,716.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,494,716.23/35,250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,779.34

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