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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,855.29, 52,281.69 and 9,895.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,855.29, 52,281.69 and 9,895.26 is: 14,842.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,855.29 : 52,281.69 = 9,895.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,855.29/52,281.69 = 9,895.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,855.29x = 52,281.69 × 9,895.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,855.29x = 517,340,915.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,340,915.79/34,855.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,842.54

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