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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,985.08, 52,489.77 and 11,613.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,985.08, 52,489.77 and 11,613.34 is: 17,424.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,985.08 : 52,489.77 = 11,613.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,985.08/52,489.77 = 11,613.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,985.08x = 52,489.77 × 11,613.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,985.08x = 609,581,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,581,545.53/34,985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,424.04

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