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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,366.62, 52,978.70 and 16,364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,366.62, 52,978.70 and 16,364.48 is: 24,513.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,366.62 : 52,978.70 = 16,364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,366.62/52,978.70 = 16,364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,366.62x = 52,978.70 × 16,364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,366.62x = 866,968,606.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,968,606.57/35,366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,513.75

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