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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,436.57, 51,682.52 and 17,801.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,436.57, 51,682.52 and 17,801.46 is: 26,716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,436.57 : 51,682.52 = 17,801.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,436.57/51,682.52 = 17,801.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,436.57x = 51,682.52 × 17,801.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,436.57x = 920,024,356.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,024,356.98/34,436.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,716.50

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