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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,848, 52,295.04 and 16,381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,848, 52,295.04 and 16,381.44 is: 24,582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,848 : 52,295.04 = 16,381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,848/52,295.04 = 16,381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,848x = 52,295.04 × 16,381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,848x = 856,668,060.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,668,060.06/34,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,582.99

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