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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,950, 52,419.72 and 11,573.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,950, 52,419.72 and 11,573.52 is: 17,358.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,950 : 52,419.72 = 11,573.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,950/52,419.72 = 11,573.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,950x = 52,419.72 × 11,573.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,950x = 606,680,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,680,677.81/34,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,358.53

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