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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,967.36, 52,451.04 and 11,595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,967.36, 52,451.04 and 11,595.56 is: 17,393.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,967.36 : 52,451.04 = 11,595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,967.36/52,451.04 = 11,595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,967.36x = 52,451.04 × 11,595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,967.36x = 608,199,181.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,199,181.38/34,967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,393.34

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