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