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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,273.98, 52,916.13 and 16,555.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,273.98, 52,916.13 and 16,555.92 is: 24,836.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,273.98 : 52,916.13 = 16,555.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,273.98/52,916.13 = 16,555.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,273.98x = 52,916.13 × 16,555.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,273.98x = 876,074,950.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,074,950.41/35,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,836.30

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