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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,665.59, 51,977.52 and 16,861.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,665.59, 51,977.52 and 16,861.11 is: 25,281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,665.59 : 51,977.52 = 16,861.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,665.59/51,977.52 = 16,861.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,665.59x = 51,977.52 × 16,861.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,665.59x = 876,398,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,398,682.25/34,665.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,281.52

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