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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,660.59, 51,993.74 and 10,969.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,660.59, 51,993.74 and 10,969.75 is: 16,455.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,660.59 : 51,993.74 = 10,969.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,660.59/51,993.74 = 10,969.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,660.59x = 51,993.74 × 10,969.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,660.59x = 570,358,329.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,358,329.37/34,660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,455.53

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