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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,005.70, 51,010.26 and 24,116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,005.70, 51,010.26 and 24,116.74 is: 36,176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,005.70 : 51,010.26 = 24,116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,005.70/51,010.26 = 24,116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,005.70x = 51,010.26 × 24,116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,005.70x = 1,230,201,177.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,201,177.75/34,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,176.32

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