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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,274.69, 52,929.33 and 16,556.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,274.69, 52,929.33 and 16,556.25 is: 24,842.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,274.69 : 52,929.33 = 16,556.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,274.69/52,929.33 = 16,556.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,274.69x = 52,929.33 × 16,556.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,274.69x = 876,311,151.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,311,151.61/35,274.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,842.49

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