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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,253.18, 52,858.64 and 16,537.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,253.18, 52,858.64 and 16,537.32 is: 24,796.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,253.18 : 52,858.64 = 16,537.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,253.18/52,858.64 = 16,537.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,253.18x = 52,858.64 × 16,537.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,253.18x = 874,140,285.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,140,285.79/35,253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,796.07

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