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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,273.37, 52,907.49 and 16,557.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,273.37, 52,907.49 and 16,557.69 is: 24,835.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,273.37 : 52,907.49 = 16,557.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,273.37/52,907.49 = 16,557.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,273.37x = 52,907.49 × 16,557.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,273.37x = 876,025,818.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,025,818.10/35,273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,835.33

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