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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,966.88, 52,467.24 and 17,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,966.88, 52,467.24 and 17,439.20 is: 26,167.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,966.88 : 52,467.24 = 17,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,966.88/52,467.24 = 17,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,966.88x = 52,467.24 × 17,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,966.88x = 914,986,691.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,986,691.81/34,966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,167.24

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