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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,298.24, 52,947.36 and 16,774.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,298.24, 52,947.36 and 16,774.08 is: 25,161.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,298.24 : 52,947.36 = 16,774.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,298.24/52,947.36 = 16,774.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,298.24x = 52,947.36 × 16,774.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,298.24x = 888,143,252.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,143,252.43/35,298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,161.12

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