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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.14, 52,925.51 and 16,553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.14, 52,925.51 and 16,553.70 is: 24,838.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.14 : 52,925.51 = 16,553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.14/52,925.51 = 16,553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.14x = 52,925.51 × 16,553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.14x = 876,112,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,112,861.88/35,272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,838.66

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