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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,359.65, 51,536.23 and 10,979.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,359.65, 51,536.23 and 10,979.81 is: 16,468.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,359.65 : 51,536.23 = 10,979.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,359.65/51,536.23 = 10,979.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,359.65x = 51,536.23 × 10,979.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,359.65x = 565,858,013.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,858,013.52/34,359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,468.68

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