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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,462.88, 53,182.98 and 16,731.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,462.88, 53,182.98 and 16,731.63 is: 25,092.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,462.88 : 53,182.98 = 16,731.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,462.88/53,182.98 = 16,731.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,462.88x = 53,182.98 × 16,731.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,462.88x = 889,837,943.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,837,943.66/35,462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,092.09

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