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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,314.24, 52,890.72 and 16,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,314.24, 52,890.72 and 16,859.20 is: 25,250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,314.24 : 52,890.72 = 16,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,314.24/52,890.72 = 16,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,314.24x = 52,890.72 × 16,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,314.24x = 891,695,226.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,695,226.62/35,314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,250.30

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