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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.18, 52,457.13 and 17,201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.18, 52,457.13 and 17,201.74 is: 25,784.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.18 : 52,457.13 = 17,201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.18/52,457.13 = 17,201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.18x = 52,457.13 × 17,201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.18x = 902,354,050.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,354,050.35/34,996.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,784.36

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