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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,253.69, 52,864.97 and 16,518.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,253.69, 52,864.97 and 16,518.59 is: 24,770.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,253.69 : 52,864.97 = 16,518.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,253.69/52,864.97 = 16,518.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,253.69x = 52,864.97 × 16,518.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,253.69x = 873,255,006.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,255,006.40/35,253.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,770.60

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