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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,847.92, 52,279.98 and 11,474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,847.92, 52,279.98 and 11,474.56 is: 17,214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,847.92 : 52,279.98 = 11,474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,847.92/52,279.98 = 11,474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,847.92x = 52,279.98 × 11,474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,847.92x = 599,889,767.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,889,767.31/34,847.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,214.51

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