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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.53, 52,879.31 and 16,538.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.53, 52,879.31 and 16,538.67 is: 24,806.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.53 : 52,879.31 = 16,538.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.53/52,879.31 = 16,538.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.53x = 52,879.31 × 16,538.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.53x = 874,553,530.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,553,530.27/35,254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,806.84

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