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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,359.40, 52,952.70 and 16,869.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,359.40, 52,952.70 and 16,869.80 is: 25,263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,359.40 : 52,952.70 = 16,869.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,359.40/52,952.70 = 16,869.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,359.40x = 52,952.70 × 16,869.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,359.40x = 893,301,458.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,301,458.46/35,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,263.48

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