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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,985.96, 52,461.66 and 11,604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,985.96, 52,461.66 and 11,604.50 is: 17,401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,985.96 : 52,461.66 = 11,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,985.96/52,461.66 = 11,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,985.96x = 52,461.66 × 11,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,985.96x = 608,791,333.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,791,333.47/34,985.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,401.02

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