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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,264.46, 52,894.11 and 16,548.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,264.46, 52,894.11 and 16,548.76 is: 24,821.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,264.46 : 52,894.11 = 16,548.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,264.46/52,894.11 = 16,548.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,264.46x = 52,894.11 × 16,548.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,264.46x = 875,331,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,331,762.45/35,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,821.92

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