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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,712.08, 52,075.80 and 16,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,712.08, 52,075.80 and 16,234 is: 24,354.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,712.08 : 52,075.80 = 16,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,712.08/52,075.80 = 16,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,712.08x = 52,075.80 × 16,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,712.08x = 845,398,537.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,398,537.20/34,712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,354.59

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