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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.89, 52,858.04 and 16,537.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.89, 52,858.04 and 16,537.03 is: 24,795.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.89 : 52,858.04 = 16,537.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.89/52,858.04 = 16,537.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.89x = 52,858.04 × 16,537.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.89x = 874,114,778.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,114,778.39/35,252.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,795.55

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