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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,340.76, 52,967.97 and 16,595.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,340.76, 52,967.97 and 16,595.77 is: 24,873.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,340.76 : 52,967.97 = 16,595.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,340.76/52,967.97 = 16,595.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,340.76x = 52,967.97 × 16,595.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,340.76x = 879,044,247.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,044,247.49/35,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,873.38

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