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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,284.96, 52,901.52 and 16,829.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,284.96, 52,901.52 and 16,829.92 is: 25,232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,284.96 : 52,901.52 = 16,829.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,284.96/52,901.52 = 16,829.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,284.96x = 52,901.52 × 16,829.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,284.96x = 890,328,349.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,328,349.48/35,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,232.52

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