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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.16, 52,434.84 and 21,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.16, 52,434.84 and 21,116 is: 31,638.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.16 : 52,434.84 = 21,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.16/52,434.84 = 21,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.16x = 52,434.84 × 21,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.16x = 1,107,214,081.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,214,081.44/34,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,638.16

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