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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,262.91, 52,894.95 and 16,532.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,262.91, 52,894.95 and 16,532.65 is: 24,799.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,262.91 : 52,894.95 = 16,532.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,262.91/52,894.95 = 16,532.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,262.91x = 52,894.95 × 16,532.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,262.91x = 874,493,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,493,695.12/35,262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,799.25

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