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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,950.66, 52,427.58 and 9,994.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,950.66, 52,427.58 and 9,994.30 is: 14,991.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,950.66 : 52,427.58 = 9,994.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,950.66/52,427.58 = 9,994.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,950.66x = 52,427.58 × 9,994.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,950.66x = 523,976,962.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,976,962.79/34,950.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,991.90

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