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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,259.52, 51,397.90 and 9,635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,259.52, 51,397.90 and 9,635.52 is: 14,455.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,259.52 : 51,397.90 = 9,635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,259.52/51,397.90 = 9,635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,259.52x = 51,397.90 × 9,635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,259.52x = 495,245,493.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,245,493.41/34,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,455.70

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