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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,297.96, 52,931.39 and 16,583.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,297.96, 52,931.39 and 16,583.31 is: 24,867.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,297.96 : 52,931.39 = 16,583.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,297.96/52,931.39 = 16,583.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,297.96x = 52,931.39 × 16,583.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,297.96x = 877,777,566.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,777,566.18/35,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,867.66

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