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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,762.08, 52,150.80 and 16,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,762.08, 52,150.80 and 16,284 is: 24,429.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,762.08 : 52,150.80 = 16,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,762.08/52,150.80 = 16,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,762.08x = 52,150.80 × 16,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,762.08x = 849,223,627.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,223,627.20/34,762.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,429.60

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