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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,858.63, 52,291.40 and 11,160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,858.63, 52,291.40 and 11,160.22 is: 16,741.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,858.63 : 52,291.40 = 11,160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,858.63/52,291.40 = 11,160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,858.63x = 52,291.40 × 11,160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,858.63x = 583,583,397.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,583,397.48/34,858.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,741.43

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