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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,666.39, 52,007.37 and 10,975.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,666.39, 52,007.37 and 10,975.35 is: 16,465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,666.39 : 52,007.37 = 10,975.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,666.39/52,007.37 = 10,975.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,666.39x = 52,007.37 × 10,975.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,666.39x = 570,798,949.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,798,949.66/34,666.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,465.49

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