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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,659.78, 51,996.09 and 10,973.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,659.78, 51,996.09 and 10,973.28 is: 16,461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,659.78 : 51,996.09 = 10,973.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,659.78/51,996.09 = 10,973.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,659.78x = 51,996.09 × 10,973.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,659.78x = 570,567,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,567,654.48/34,659.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,461.95

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