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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,419.36, 51,590.52 and 17,756.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,419.36, 51,590.52 and 17,756.16 is: 26,614.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,419.36 : 51,590.52 = 17,756.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,419.36/51,590.52 = 17,756.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,419.36x = 51,590.52 × 17,756.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,419.36x = 916,049,527.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,049,527.60/34,419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,614.37

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