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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,260.96, 52,865.52 and 16,805.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,260.96, 52,865.52 and 16,805.92 is: 25,196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,260.96 : 52,865.52 = 16,805.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,260.96/52,865.52 = 16,805.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,260.96x = 52,865.52 × 16,805.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,260.96x = 888,453,699.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,453,699.88/35,260.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,196.53

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