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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,297.72, 52,931.02 and 16,583.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,297.72, 52,931.02 and 16,583.07 is: 24,867.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,297.72 : 52,931.02 = 16,583.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,297.72/52,931.02 = 16,583.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,297.72x = 52,931.02 × 16,583.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,297.72x = 877,758,809.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,758,809.83/35,297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,867.29

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