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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.96, 52,867.02 and 16,806.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.96, 52,867.02 and 16,806.92 is: 25,198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.96 : 52,867.02 = 16,806.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.96/52,867.02 = 16,806.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.96x = 52,867.02 × 16,806.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.96x = 888,531,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,531,775.78/35,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,198.03

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