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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,858.68, 52,288.56 and 11,170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,858.68, 52,288.56 and 11,170.68 is: 16,756.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,858.68 : 52,288.56 = 11,170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,858.68/52,288.56 = 11,170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,858.68x = 52,288.56 × 11,170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,858.68x = 584,098,771.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,098,771.42/34,858.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,756.19

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