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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,932.59, 52,382.80 and 11,235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,932.59, 52,382.80 and 11,235.76 is: 16,848.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,932.59 : 52,382.80 = 11,235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,932.59/52,382.80 = 11,235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,932.59x = 52,382.80 × 11,235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,932.59x = 588,560,568.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,560,568.93/34,932.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,848.47

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