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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,285.96, 52,903.02 and 16,830.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,285.96, 52,903.02 and 16,830.92 is: 25,234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,285.96 : 52,903.02 = 16,830.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,285.96/52,903.02 = 16,830.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,285.96x = 52,903.02 × 16,830.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,285.96x = 890,406,497.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,406,497.38/35,285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,234.02

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