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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,783.28, 52,163.98 and 11,404.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,783.28, 52,163.98 and 11,404.26 is: 17,102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,783.28 : 52,163.98 = 11,404.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,783.28/52,163.98 = 11,404.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,783.28x = 52,163.98 × 11,404.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,783.28x = 594,891,590.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,891,590.55/34,783.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,102.80

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