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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,979.28, 52,468.38 and 8,684.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,979.28, 52,468.38 and 8,684.26 is: 13,026.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,979.28 : 52,468.38 = 8,684.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,979.28/52,468.38 = 8,684.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,979.28x = 52,468.38 × 8,684.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,979.28x = 455,649,053.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,649,053.70/34,979.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.26

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