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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,687.69, 52,029.97 and 11,314.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,687.69, 52,029.97 and 11,314.33 is: 16,970.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,687.69 : 52,029.97 = 11,314.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,687.69/52,029.97 = 11,314.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,687.69x = 52,029.97 × 11,314.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,687.69x = 588,684,250.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,684,250.47/34,687.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,970.98

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