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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,774.08, 52,168.80 and 16,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,774.08, 52,168.80 and 16,296 is: 24,447.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,774.08 : 52,168.80 = 16,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,774.08/52,168.80 = 16,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,774.08x = 52,168.80 × 16,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,774.08x = 850,142,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,142,764.80/34,774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,447.60

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