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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,749.68, 52,121.94 and 11,056.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,749.68, 52,121.94 and 11,056.28 is: 16,583.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,749.68 : 52,121.94 = 11,056.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,749.68/52,121.94 = 11,056.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,749.68x = 52,121.94 × 11,056.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,749.68x = 576,274,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,274,762.78/34,749.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,583.60

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