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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,883.69, 52,327.35 and 11,511.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,883.69, 52,327.35 and 11,511.95 is: 17,268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,883.69 : 52,327.35 = 11,511.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,883.69/52,327.35 = 11,511.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,883.69x = 52,327.35 × 11,511.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,883.69x = 602,389,836.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,389,836.83/34,883.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,268.52

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