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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,778.85, 52,172.04 and 11,080.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,778.85, 52,172.04 and 11,080.81 is: 16,622.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,778.85 : 52,172.04 = 11,080.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,778.85/52,172.04 = 11,080.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,778.85x = 52,172.04 × 11,080.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,778.85x = 578,108,462.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,108,462.55/34,778.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,622.41

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