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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,270.88, 52,885.02 and 16,555.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,270.88, 52,885.02 and 16,555.02 is: 24,822.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,270.88 : 52,885.02 = 16,555.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,270.88/52,885.02 = 16,555.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,270.88x = 52,885.02 × 16,555.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,270.88x = 875,512,563.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,512,563.80/35,270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,822.53

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