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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.69, 52,866.47 and 16,519.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.69, 52,866.47 and 16,519.59 is: 24,772.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.69 : 52,866.47 = 16,519.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.69/52,866.47 = 16,519.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.69x = 52,866.47 × 16,519.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.69x = 873,332,409.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,332,409.15/35,254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,772.09

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