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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,905.74, 51,963.83 and 34,698.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,905.74, 51,963.83 and 34,698.17 is: 51,654.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,905.74 : 51,963.83 = 34,698.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,905.74/51,963.83 = 34,698.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,905.74x = 51,963.83 × 34,698.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,905.74x = 1,803,049,893.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,049,893.73/34,905.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,654.83

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