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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,904.88, 52,332.84 and 16,174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,904.88, 52,332.84 and 16,174.44 is: 24,250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,904.88 : 52,332.84 = 16,174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,904.88/52,332.84 = 16,174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,904.88x = 52,332.84 × 16,174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,904.88x = 846,454,380.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,454,380.61/34,904.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,250.32

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