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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.32, 52,908.48 and 16,800

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.32, 52,908.48 and 16,800 is: 25,200

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.32 : 52,908.48 = 16,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.32/52,908.48 = 16,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.32x = 52,908.48 × 16,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.32x = 888,862,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,862,464/35,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,200

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