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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,845.55, 52,272.12 and 11,147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,845.55, 52,272.12 and 11,147.53 is: 16,722.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,845.55 : 52,272.12 = 11,147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,845.55/52,272.12 = 11,147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,845.55x = 52,272.12 × 11,147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,845.55x = 582,704,825.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,704,825.62/34,845.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,722.50

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