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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,282.40, 52,837.20 and 16,792.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,282.40, 52,837.20 and 16,792.80 is: 25,148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,282.40 : 52,837.20 = 16,792.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,282.40/52,837.20 = 16,792.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,282.40x = 52,837.20 × 16,792.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,282.40x = 887,284,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,284,532.16/35,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,148.08

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