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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,872.12, 52,235.94 and 17,049.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,872.12, 52,235.94 and 17,049.12 is: 25,538.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,872.12 : 52,235.94 = 17,049.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,872.12/52,235.94 = 17,049.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,872.12x = 52,235.94 × 17,049.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,872.12x = 890,576,809.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,576,809.37/34,872.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,538.36

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