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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,327.20, 52,990.80 and 16,593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,327.20, 52,990.80 and 16,593.50 is: 24,890.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,327.20 : 52,990.80 = 16,593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,327.20/52,990.80 = 16,593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,327.20x = 52,990.80 × 16,593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,327.20x = 879,302,839.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,302,839.80/35,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,890.25

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