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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,663.89, 51,995.84 and 11,290.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,663.89, 51,995.84 and 11,290.33 is: 16,935.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,663.89 : 51,995.84 = 11,290.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,663.89/51,995.84 = 11,290.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,663.89x = 51,995.84 × 11,290.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,663.89x = 587,049,875.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,049,875.80/34,663.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,935.49

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