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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,786.44, 52,155.34 and 11,086.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,786.44, 52,155.34 and 11,086.04 is: 16,621.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,786.44 : 52,155.34 = 11,086.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,786.44/52,155.34 = 11,086.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,786.44x = 52,155.34 × 11,086.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,786.44x = 578,196,185.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,196,185.45/34,786.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,621.31

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