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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,512.74, 53,252.10 and 16,777.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,512.74, 53,252.10 and 16,777.17 is: 25,157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,512.74 : 53,252.10 = 16,777.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,512.74/53,252.10 = 16,777.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,512.74x = 53,252.10 × 16,777.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,512.74x = 893,419,534.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,419,534.56/35,512.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,157.72

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