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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,931.16, 52,378.94 and 17,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,931.16, 52,378.94 and 17,163 is: 25,735.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,931.16 : 52,378.94 = 17,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,931.16/52,378.94 = 17,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,931.16x = 52,378.94 × 17,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,931.16x = 898,979,747.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,979,747.22/34,931.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,735.75

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