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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,668.52, 51,997.34 and 11,294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,668.52, 51,997.34 and 11,294.76 is: 16,940.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,668.52 : 51,997.34 = 11,294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,668.52/51,997.34 = 11,294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,668.52x = 51,997.34 × 11,294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,668.52x = 587,297,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,297,475.94/34,668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,940.37

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