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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,263.71, 52,879.95 and 16,528.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,263.71, 52,879.95 and 16,528.61 is: 24,785.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,263.71 : 52,879.95 = 16,528.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,263.71/52,879.95 = 16,528.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,263.71x = 52,879.95 × 16,528.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,263.71x = 874,032,070.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,032,070.37/35,263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,785.60

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