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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,755.66, 52,146.54 and 16,044.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,755.66, 52,146.54 and 16,044.66 is: 24,073.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,755.66 : 52,146.54 = 16,044.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,755.66/52,146.54 = 16,044.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,755.66x = 52,146.54 × 16,044.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,755.66x = 836,673,504.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,673,504.48/34,755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,073.01

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