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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,663.56, 52,001.79 and 10,977.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,663.56, 52,001.79 and 10,977.09 is: 16,467.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,663.56 : 52,001.79 = 10,977.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,663.56/52,001.79 = 10,977.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,663.56x = 52,001.79 × 10,977.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,663.56x = 570,828,328.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,828,328.99/34,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,467.68

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