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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,792.89, 52,197.90 and 16,085.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,792.89, 52,197.90 and 16,085.94 is: 24,132.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,792.89 : 52,197.90 = 16,085.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,792.89/52,197.90 = 16,085.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,792.89x = 52,197.90 × 16,085.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,792.89x = 839,652,287.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,652,287.53/34,792.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,132.87

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