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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,502.66, 53,246.70 and 16,774.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,502.66, 53,246.70 and 16,774.74 is: 25,158.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,502.66 : 53,246.70 = 16,774.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,502.66/53,246.70 = 16,774.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,502.66x = 53,246.70 × 16,774.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,502.66x = 893,199,548.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,199,548.36/35,502.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,158.67

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