Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,885.44, 52,330.72 and 11,512
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 34,885.44, 52,330.72 and 11,512 is: 17,268.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,885.44 : 52,330.72 = 11,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,885.44/52,330.72 = 11,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,885.44x = 52,330.72 × 11,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,885.44x = 602,431,248.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,431,248.64/34,885.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,268.84
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