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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,912.80, 52,371.36 and 17,364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,912.80, 52,371.36 and 17,364.96 is: 26,048.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,912.80 : 52,371.36 = 17,364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,912.80/52,371.36 = 17,364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,912.80x = 52,371.36 × 17,364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,912.80x = 909,426,571.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,426,571.55/34,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,048.51

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