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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,973.64, 52,444.80 and 11,273.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,973.64, 52,444.80 and 11,273.85 is: 16,905.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,973.64 : 52,444.80 = 11,273.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,973.64/52,444.80 = 11,273.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,973.64x = 52,444.80 × 11,273.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,973.64x = 591,254,808.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,254,808.48/34,973.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,905.73

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