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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,687.29, 52,036.35 and 11,308.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,687.29, 52,036.35 and 11,308.29 is: 16,964.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,687.29 : 52,036.35 = 11,308.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,687.29/52,036.35 = 11,308.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,687.29x = 52,036.35 × 11,308.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,687.29x = 588,442,136.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,442,136.34/34,687.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,964.20

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