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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.06, 52,886.87 and 16,554.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.06, 52,886.87 and 16,554.92 is: 24,826.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.06 : 52,886.87 = 16,554.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.06/52,886.87 = 16,554.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.06x = 52,886.87 × 16,554.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.06x = 875,537,819.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,537,819.13/35,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,826.64

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