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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,262.88, 52,873.04 and 16,547.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,262.88, 52,873.04 and 16,547.04 is: 24,810.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,262.88 : 52,873.04 = 16,547.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,262.88/52,873.04 = 16,547.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,262.88x = 52,873.04 × 16,547.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,262.88x = 874,892,307.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,892,307.80/35,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,810.57

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