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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,392.62, 53,012.37 and 16,644.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,392.62, 53,012.37 and 16,644.57 is: 24,930.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,392.62 : 53,012.37 = 16,644.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,392.62/53,012.37 = 16,644.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,392.62x = 53,012.37 × 16,644.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,392.62x = 882,368,103.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,368,103.33/35,392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,930.85

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