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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,324.76, 51,479.94 and 9,695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,324.76, 51,479.94 and 9,695 is: 14,540.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,324.76 : 51,479.94 = 9,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,324.76/51,479.94 = 9,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,324.76x = 51,479.94 × 9,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,324.76x = 499,098,018.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,098,018.30/34,324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,540.47

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