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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,831.68, 52,264.80 and 16,125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,831.68, 52,264.80 and 16,125.54 is: 24,196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,831.68 : 52,264.80 = 16,125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,831.68/52,264.80 = 16,125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,831.68x = 52,264.80 × 16,125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,831.68x = 842,798,122.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,798,122.99/34,831.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,196.31

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