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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,858.74, 52,599.67 and 34,858.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,858.74, 52,599.67 and 34,858.74 is: 52,599.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,858.74 : 52,599.67 = 34,858.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,858.74/52,599.67 = 34,858.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,858.74x = 52,599.67 × 34,858.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,858.74x = 1,833,558,220.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,558,220.62/34,858.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,599.67

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