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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,910.56, 52,365.84 and 16,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,910.56, 52,365.84 and 16,444 is: 24,666

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,910.56 : 52,365.84 = 16,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,910.56/52,365.84 = 16,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,910.56x = 52,365.84 × 16,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,910.56x = 861,103,872.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,103,872.96/34,910.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,666

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