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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,686.63, 52,038.05 and 11,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,686.63, 52,038.05 and 11,313 is: 16,972.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,686.63 : 52,038.05 = 11,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,686.63/52,038.05 = 11,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,686.63x = 52,038.05 × 11,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,686.63x = 588,706,403.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,706,403.09/34,686.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,972.14

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