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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,296.53, 52,929.25 and 16,581.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,296.53, 52,929.25 and 16,581.88 is: 24,865.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,296.53 : 52,929.25 = 16,581.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,296.53/52,929.25 = 16,581.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,296.53x = 52,929.25 × 16,581.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,296.53x = 877,666,496.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,666,496.70/35,296.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,865.52

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