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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,315.24, 52,972.86 and 16,791.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,315.24, 52,972.86 and 16,791.08 is: 25,186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,315.24 : 52,972.86 = 16,791.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,315.24/52,972.86 = 16,791.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,315.24x = 52,972.86 × 16,791.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,315.24x = 889,471,530.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,471,530.09/35,315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,186.62

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