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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,849.01, 52,222.48 and 17,283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,849.01, 52,222.48 and 17,283.76 is: 25,900.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,849.01 : 52,222.48 = 17,283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,849.01/52,222.48 = 17,283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,849.01x = 52,222.48 × 17,283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,849.01x = 902,600,810.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,600,810.92/34,849.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,900.33

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