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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,430.40, 53,097.36 and 16,707.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,430.40, 53,097.36 and 16,707.52 is: 25,038.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,430.40 : 53,097.36 = 16,707.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,430.40/53,097.36 = 16,707.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,430.40x = 53,097.36 × 16,707.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,430.40x = 887,125,204.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,125,204.15/35,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,038.53

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