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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,281.08, 52,921.02 and 16,556.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,281.08, 52,921.02 and 16,556.76 is: 24,834.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,281.08 : 52,921.02 = 16,556.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,281.08/52,921.02 = 16,556.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,281.08x = 52,921.02 × 16,556.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,281.08x = 876,200,627.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,200,627.10/35,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,834.86

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