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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,784.99, 52,171.41 and 16,063.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,784.99, 52,171.41 and 16,063.43 is: 24,092.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,784.99 : 52,171.41 = 16,063.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,784.99/52,171.41 = 16,063.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,784.99x = 52,171.41 × 16,063.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,784.99x = 838,051,531.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,051,531.68/34,784.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,092.34

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