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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,464.79, 53,191.43 and 16,744.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,464.79, 53,191.43 and 16,744.79 is: 25,114.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,464.79 : 53,191.43 = 16,744.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,464.79/53,191.43 = 16,744.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,464.79x = 53,191.43 × 16,744.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,464.79x = 890,679,241.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,679,241.43/35,464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,114.47

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