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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,004.52, 51,013.80 and 14,271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,004.52, 51,013.80 and 14,271.48 is: 21,410.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,004.52 : 51,013.80 = 14,271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,004.52/51,013.80 = 14,271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,004.52x = 51,013.80 × 14,271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,004.52x = 728,042,426.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,042,426.42/34,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,410.17

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