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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,278.56, 52,940.88 and 16,812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,278.56, 52,940.88 and 16,812 is: 25,228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,278.56 : 52,940.88 = 16,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,278.56/52,940.88 = 16,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,278.56x = 52,940.88 × 16,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,278.56x = 890,042,074.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,042,074.56/35,278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,228.98

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