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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,377.70, 52,995.32 and 16,375.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,377.70, 52,995.32 and 16,375.55 is: 24,530.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,377.70 : 52,995.32 = 16,375.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,377.70/52,995.32 = 16,375.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,377.70x = 52,995.32 × 16,375.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,377.70x = 867,827,430.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,827,430.55/35,377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,530.35

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