Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,274.32, 52,911.48 and 16,802
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,274.32, 52,911.48 and 16,802 is: 25,203
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,274.32 : 52,911.48 = 16,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,274.32/52,911.48 = 16,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,274.32x = 52,911.48 × 16,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,274.32x = 889,018,686.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 889,018,686.96/35,274.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,203
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