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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,259.96, 52,864.02 and 16,804.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,259.96, 52,864.02 and 16,804.92 is: 25,195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,259.96 : 52,864.02 = 16,804.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,259.96/52,864.02 = 16,804.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,259.96x = 52,864.02 × 16,804.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,259.96x = 888,375,626.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,375,626.98/35,259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,195.03

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