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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,268.22, 52,886.70 and 16,533.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,268.22, 52,886.70 and 16,533.13 is: 24,792.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,268.22 : 52,886.70 = 16,533.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,268.22/52,886.70 = 16,533.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,268.22x = 52,886.70 × 16,533.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,268.22x = 874,382,686.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,382,686.37/35,268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,792.37

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