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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,476.83, 51,723.55 and 11,984.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,476.83, 51,723.55 and 11,984.25 is: 17,979.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,476.83 : 51,723.55 = 11,984.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,476.83/51,723.55 = 11,984.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,476.83x = 51,723.55 × 11,984.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,476.83x = 619,867,775.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,867,775.10/34,476.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,979.26

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