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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,895.88, 52,316.28 and 17,356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,895.88, 52,316.28 and 17,356.14 is: 26,020.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,895.88 : 52,316.28 = 17,356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,895.88/52,316.28 = 17,356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,895.88x = 52,316.28 × 17,356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,895.88x = 908,008,679.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,008,679.96/34,895.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,020.51

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