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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,903.42, 51,960.37 and 34,695.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,903.42, 51,960.37 and 34,695.83 is: 51,651.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,903.42 : 51,960.37 = 34,695.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,903.42/51,960.37 = 34,695.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,903.42x = 51,960.37 × 34,695.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,903.42x = 1,802,808,272.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,808,272.47/34,903.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,651.33

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