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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.92, 52,865.88 and 16,528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.92, 52,865.88 and 16,528.72 is: 24,785.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.92 : 52,865.88 = 16,528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.92/52,865.88 = 16,528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.92x = 52,865.88 × 16,528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.92x = 873,805,328.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,805,328.07/35,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,785.34

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