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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,260.98, 52,854.12 and 16,525.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,260.98, 52,854.12 and 16,525.23 is: 24,770.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,260.98 : 52,854.12 = 16,525.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,260.98/52,854.12 = 16,525.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,260.98x = 52,854.12 × 16,525.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,260.98x = 873,426,489.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,426,489.45/35,260.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,770.34

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