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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,268.56, 52,925.88 and 16,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,268.56, 52,925.88 and 16,802 is: 25,213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,268.56 : 52,925.88 = 16,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,268.56/52,925.88 = 16,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,268.56x = 52,925.88 × 16,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,268.56x = 889,260,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,260,635.76/35,268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,213.98

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