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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,710.08, 52,072.80 and 16,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,710.08, 52,072.80 and 16,232 is: 24,351.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,710.08 : 52,072.80 = 16,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,710.08/52,072.80 = 16,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,710.08x = 52,072.80 × 16,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,710.08x = 845,245,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,245,689.60/34,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,351.59

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