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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,966, 52,457.30 and 11,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,966, 52,457.30 and 11,592.44 is: 17,391.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,966 : 52,457.30 = 11,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,966/52,457.30 = 11,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,966x = 52,457.30 × 11,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,966x = 608,108,102.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,108,102.81/34,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,391.41

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