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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.19, 52,865.72 and 16,519.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.19, 52,865.72 and 16,519.10 is: 24,771.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.19 : 52,865.72 = 16,519.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.19/52,865.72 = 16,519.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.19x = 52,865.72 × 16,519.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.19x = 873,293,850.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,293,850.92/35,254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,771.35

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