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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,324.24, 52,905.72 and 16,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,324.24, 52,905.72 and 16,869.20 is: 25,265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,324.24 : 52,905.72 = 16,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,324.24/52,905.72 = 16,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,324.24x = 52,905.72 × 16,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,324.24x = 892,477,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,477,171.82/35,324.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,265.29

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