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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,836.05, 52,267.92 and 11,147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,836.05, 52,267.92 and 11,147.25 is: 16,725.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,836.05 : 52,267.92 = 11,147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,836.05/52,267.92 = 11,147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,836.05x = 52,267.92 × 11,147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,836.05x = 582,643,331.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,643,331.44/34,836.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,725.30

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