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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,974.80, 52,467.96 and 17,441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,974.80, 52,467.96 and 17,441.36 is: 26,164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,974.80 : 52,467.96 = 17,441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,974.80/52,467.96 = 17,441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,974.80x = 52,467.96 × 17,441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,974.80x = 915,112,578.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,112,578.83/34,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,164.91

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