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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.73, 52,855.25 and 16,525.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.73, 52,855.25 and 16,525.98 is: 24,771.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.73 : 52,855.25 = 16,525.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.73/52,855.25 = 16,525.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.73x = 52,855.25 × 16,525.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.73x = 873,484,721.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,484,721.77/35,261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,771.47

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