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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,951.78, 52,389.96 and 17,161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,951.78, 52,389.96 and 17,161.75 is: 25,724.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,951.78 : 52,389.96 = 17,161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,951.78/52,389.96 = 17,161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,951.78x = 52,389.96 × 17,161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,951.78x = 899,103,394.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,103,394.62/34,951.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,724.11

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