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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,874, 52,334.04 and 16,407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,874, 52,334.04 and 16,407.44 is: 24,622.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,874 : 52,334.04 = 16,407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,874/52,334.04 = 16,407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,874x = 52,334.04 × 16,407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,874x = 858,667,621.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,667,621.26/34,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,622.00

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