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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,729.26, 52,093.82 and 8,433.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,729.26, 52,093.82 and 8,433.96 is: 12,650.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,729.26 : 52,093.82 = 8,433.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,729.26/52,093.82 = 8,433.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,729.26x = 52,093.82 × 8,433.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,729.26x = 439,357,194.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,357,194.13/34,729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,650.92

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