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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,958.74, 52,445.43 and 11,268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,958.74, 52,445.43 and 11,268.06 is: 16,904.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,958.74 : 52,445.43 = 11,268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,958.74/52,445.43 = 11,268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,958.74x = 52,445.43 × 11,268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,958.74x = 590,958,251.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,958,251.97/34,958.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,904.45

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