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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,814.59, 52,229.78 and 11,441.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,814.59, 52,229.78 and 11,441.23 is: 17,164.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,814.59 : 52,229.78 = 11,441.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,814.59/52,229.78 = 11,441.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,814.59x = 52,229.78 × 11,441.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,814.59x = 597,572,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,572,925.83/34,814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,164.44

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