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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,267.56, 52,924.38 and 16,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,267.56, 52,924.38 and 16,801 is: 25,212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,267.56 : 52,924.38 = 16,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,267.56/52,924.38 = 16,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,267.56x = 52,924.38 × 16,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,267.56x = 889,182,508.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,182,508.38/35,267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,212.48

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