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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,437.69, 51,651.68 and 11,061.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,437.69, 51,651.68 and 11,061.09 is: 16,590.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,437.69 : 51,651.68 = 11,061.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,437.69/51,651.68 = 11,061.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,437.69x = 51,651.68 × 11,061.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,437.69x = 571,323,825.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,323,825.83/34,437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,590.07

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