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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,358.95, 52,967.39 and 16,356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,358.95, 52,967.39 and 16,356.96 is: 24,502.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,358.95 : 52,967.39 = 16,356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,358.95/52,967.39 = 16,356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,358.95x = 52,967.39 × 16,356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,358.95x = 866,385,520.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,385,520.43/35,358.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,502.58

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