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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,744.62, 52,143.84 and 16,032.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,744.62, 52,143.84 and 16,032.72 is: 24,061.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,744.62 : 52,143.84 = 16,032.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,744.62/52,143.84 = 16,032.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,744.62x = 52,143.84 × 16,032.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,744.62x = 836,007,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,007,586.44/34,744.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,061.50

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