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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,309.68, 52,938.86 and 16,580.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,309.68, 52,938.86 and 16,580.07 is: 24,858.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,309.68 : 52,938.86 = 16,580.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,309.68/52,938.86 = 16,580.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,309.68x = 52,938.86 × 16,580.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,309.68x = 877,729,921.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,729,921.62/35,309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,858.06

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