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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,835.97, 52,255.92 and 11,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,835.97, 52,255.92 and 11,145.60 is: 16,719.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,835.97 : 52,255.92 = 11,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,835.97/52,255.92 = 11,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,835.97x = 52,255.92 × 11,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,835.97x = 582,423,581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,423,581.95/34,835.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,719.03

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