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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,955.46, 52,386.26 and 17,158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,955.46, 52,386.26 and 17,158.95 is: 25,715.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,955.46 : 52,386.26 = 17,158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,955.46/52,386.26 = 17,158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,955.46x = 52,386.26 × 17,158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,955.46x = 898,893,130.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,893,130.23/34,955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,715.39

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