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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,255.69, 52,867.97 and 16,520.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,255.69, 52,867.97 and 16,520.59 is: 24,773.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,255.69 : 52,867.97 = 16,520.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,255.69/52,867.97 = 16,520.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,255.69x = 52,867.97 × 16,520.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,255.69x = 873,410,056.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,410,056.50/35,255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.59

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