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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,496.73, 51,744.96 and 9,536.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,496.73, 51,744.96 and 9,536.73 is: 14,305.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,496.73 : 51,744.96 = 9,536.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,496.73/51,744.96 = 9,536.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,496.73x = 51,744.96 × 9,536.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,496.73x = 493,477,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,477,712.38/34,496.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,305.06

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