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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,462.94, 51,661.58 and 11,072.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,462.94, 51,661.58 and 11,072.96 is: 16,598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,462.94 : 51,661.58 = 11,072.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,462.94/51,661.58 = 11,072.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,462.94x = 51,661.58 × 11,072.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,462.94x = 572,046,608.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,046,608.88/34,462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,598.89

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