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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,010.88, 50,996.32 and 17,360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,010.88, 50,996.32 and 17,360 is: 26,029.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,010.88 : 50,996.32 = 17,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,010.88/50,996.32 = 17,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,010.88x = 50,996.32 × 17,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,010.88x = 885,296,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,296,115.20/34,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,029.79

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