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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,977.84, 52,455.40 and 11,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,977.84, 52,455.40 and 11,598 is: 17,393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,977.84 : 52,455.40 = 11,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,977.84/52,455.40 = 11,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,977.84x = 52,455.40 × 11,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,977.84x = 608,377,729.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,377,729.20/34,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,393.23

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