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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,910.08, 52,357.23 and 9,949.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,910.08, 52,357.23 and 9,949.59 is: 14,922.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,910.08 : 52,357.23 = 9,949.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,910.08/52,357.23 = 9,949.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,910.08x = 52,357.23 × 9,949.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,910.08x = 520,932,972.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,932,972.04/34,910.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,922.14

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