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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,667.70, 52,001.55 and 17,133.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,667.70, 52,001.55 and 17,133.90 is: 25,700.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,667.70 : 52,001.55 = 17,133.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,667.70/52,001.55 = 17,133.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,667.70x = 52,001.55 × 17,133.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,667.70x = 890,989,357.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,989,357.55/34,667.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,700.85

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