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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.96, 52,873.02 and 16,810.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.96, 52,873.02 and 16,810.92 is: 25,204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.96 : 52,873.02 = 16,810.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.96/52,873.02 = 16,810.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.96x = 52,873.02 × 16,810.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.96x = 888,844,109.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,844,109.38/35,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,204.02

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