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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,811.76, 52,222.44 and 11,440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,811.76, 52,222.44 and 11,440.56 is: 17,162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,811.76 : 52,222.44 = 11,440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,811.76/52,222.44 = 11,440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,811.76x = 52,222.44 × 11,440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,811.76x = 597,453,958.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,453,958.17/34,811.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,162.42

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