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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,650.08, 51,975.93 and 11,278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,650.08, 51,975.93 and 11,278.34 is: 16,917.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,650.08 : 51,975.93 = 11,278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,650.08/51,975.93 = 11,278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,650.08x = 51,975.93 × 11,278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,650.08x = 586,202,210.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,202,210.36/34,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,917.77

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