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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,720.86, 52,076.97 and 11,345.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,720.86, 52,076.97 and 11,345.34 is: 17,016.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,720.86 : 52,076.97 = 11,345.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,720.86/52,076.97 = 11,345.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,720.86x = 52,076.97 × 11,345.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,720.86x = 590,830,930.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,830,930.82/34,720.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,016.60

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