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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,865.79, 52,257.15 and 16,119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,865.79, 52,257.15 and 16,119.54 is: 24,160.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,865.79 : 52,257.15 = 16,119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,865.79/52,257.15 = 16,119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,865.79x = 52,257.15 × 16,119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,865.79x = 842,361,219.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,361,219.71/34,865.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,160.11

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