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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,856.06, 52,279.77 and 20,633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,856.06, 52,279.77 and 20,633 is: 30,946.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,856.06 : 52,279.77 = 20,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,856.06/52,279.77 = 20,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,856.06x = 52,279.77 × 20,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,856.06x = 1,078,688,494.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,688,494.41/34,856.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,946.94

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