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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,652.84, 51,985.67 and 10,966.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,652.84, 51,985.67 and 10,966.34 is: 16,451.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,652.84 : 51,985.67 = 10,966.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,652.84/51,985.67 = 10,966.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,652.84x = 51,985.67 × 10,966.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,652.84x = 570,092,607.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,092,607.48/34,652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,451.54

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