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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.59, 52,483.50 and 11,616.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.59, 52,483.50 and 11,616.75 is: 17,421.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.59 : 52,483.50 = 11,616.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.59/52,483.50 = 11,616.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.59x = 52,483.50 × 11,616.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.59x = 609,687,698.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,687,698.63/34,996.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,421.35

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