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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,365.32, 52,976.79 and 16,363.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,365.32, 52,976.79 and 16,363.17 is: 24,511.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,365.32 : 52,976.79 = 16,363.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,365.32/52,976.79 = 16,363.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,365.32x = 52,976.79 × 16,363.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,365.32x = 866,868,220.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,868,220.82/35,365.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,511.82

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