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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,975.49, 52,470.72 and 11,284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,975.49, 52,470.72 and 11,284.38 is: 16,928.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,975.49 : 52,470.72 = 11,284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,975.49/52,470.72 = 11,284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,975.49x = 52,470.72 × 11,284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,975.49x = 592,099,585.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,099,585.67/34,975.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,928.99

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