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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,350.02, 52,983.86 and 16,618.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,350.02, 52,983.86 and 16,618.37 is: 24,908.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,350.02 : 52,983.86 = 16,618.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,350.02/52,983.86 = 16,618.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,350.02x = 52,983.86 × 16,618.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,350.02x = 880,505,041.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,505,041.50/35,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,908.19

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