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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.59, 52,485 and 11,617.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.59, 52,485 and 11,617.75 is: 17,422.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.59 : 52,485 = 11,617.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.59/52,485 = 11,617.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.59x = 52,485 × 11,617.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.59x = 609,757,608.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,757,608.75/34,997.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,422.85

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