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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.98, 52,877.81 and 16,550.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.98, 52,877.81 and 16,550.12 is: 24,815.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.98 : 52,877.81 = 16,550.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.98/52,877.81 = 16,550.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.98x = 52,877.81 × 16,550.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.98x = 875,134,274.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,134,274.41/35,265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,815.25

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