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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,339.76, 52,966.47 and 16,594.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,339.76, 52,966.47 and 16,594.77 is: 24,871.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,339.76 : 52,966.47 = 16,594.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,339.76/52,966.47 = 16,594.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,339.76x = 52,966.47 × 16,594.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,339.76x = 878,966,648.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,966,648.22/35,339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,871.89

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