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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,682.16, 52,029.72 and 11,315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,682.16, 52,029.72 and 11,315.28 is: 16,975.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,682.16 : 52,029.72 = 11,315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,682.16/52,029.72 = 11,315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,682.16x = 52,029.72 × 11,315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,682.16x = 588,730,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,730,850.12/34,682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,975.03

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