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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,975.24, 52,470.35 and 11,284.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,975.24, 52,470.35 and 11,284.13 is: 16,928.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,975.24 : 52,470.35 = 11,284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,975.24/52,470.35 = 11,284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,975.24x = 52,470.35 × 11,284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,975.24x = 592,082,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,082,250.55/34,975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,928.61

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