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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,886.77, 52,300.96 and 16,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,886.77, 52,300.96 and 16,180.16 is: 24,256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,886.77 : 52,300.96 = 16,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,886.77/52,300.96 = 16,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,886.77x = 52,300.96 × 16,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,886.77x = 846,237,599.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,237,599.00/34,886.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,256.69

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