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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,465.79, 53,192.92 and 16,745.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,465.79, 53,192.92 and 16,745.79 is: 25,115.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,465.79 : 53,192.92 = 16,745.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,465.79/53,192.92 = 16,745.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,465.79x = 53,192.92 × 16,745.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,465.79x = 890,757,467.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,757,467.81/35,465.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,115.96

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