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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,846.08, 52,276.80 and 16,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,846.08, 52,276.80 and 16,368 is: 24,555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,846.08 : 52,276.80 = 16,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,846.08/52,276.80 = 16,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,846.08x = 52,276.80 × 16,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,846.08x = 855,666,662.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,666,662.40/34,846.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,555.61

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