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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.88, 52,871.54 and 16,546.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.88, 52,871.54 and 16,546.04 is: 24,809.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.88 : 52,871.54 = 16,546.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.88/52,871.54 = 16,546.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.88x = 52,871.54 × 16,546.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.88x = 874,814,615.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,814,615.70/35,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,809.07

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