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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,865.89, 52,302.29 and 11,167.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,865.89, 52,302.29 and 11,167.48 is: 16,752.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,865.89 : 52,302.29 = 11,167.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,865.89/52,302.29 = 11,167.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,865.89x = 52,302.29 × 11,167.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,865.89x = 584,084,777.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,084,777.53/34,865.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,752.33

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