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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,790.79, 52,143.45 and 16,044.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,790.79, 52,143.45 and 16,044.81 is: 24,047.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,790.79 : 52,143.45 = 16,044.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,790.79/52,143.45 = 16,044.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,790.79x = 52,143.45 × 16,044.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,790.79x = 836,631,747.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,631,747.99/34,790.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,047.51

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