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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,325.24, 52,907.22 and 16,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,325.24, 52,907.22 and 16,870.20 is: 25,266.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,325.24 : 52,907.22 = 16,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,325.24/52,907.22 = 16,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,325.24x = 52,907.22 × 16,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,325.24x = 892,555,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,555,382.84/35,325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,266.79

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