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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,329.28, 52,910.82 and 16,568.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,329.28, 52,910.82 and 16,568.87 is: 24,814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,329.28 : 52,910.82 = 16,568.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,329.28/52,910.82 = 16,568.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,329.28x = 52,910.82 × 16,568.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,329.28x = 876,672,233.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,672,233.62/35,329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,814.33

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