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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.07, 52,929.91 and 16,556.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.07, 52,929.91 and 16,556.64 is: 24,843.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.07 : 52,929.91 = 16,556.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.07/52,929.91 = 16,556.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.07x = 52,929.91 × 16,556.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.07x = 876,341,287.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,341,287.31/35,275.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,843.08

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