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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.22, 52,897.20 and 16,540.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.22, 52,897.20 and 16,540.14 is: 24,802.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.22 : 52,897.20 = 16,540.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.22/52,897.20 = 16,540.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.22x = 52,897.20 × 16,540.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.22x = 874,927,093.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,927,093.61/35,275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,802.88

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