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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,006.94, 51,002.31 and 14,285.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,006.94, 51,002.31 and 14,285.88 is: 21,425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,006.94 : 51,002.31 = 14,285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,006.94/51,002.31 = 14,285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,006.94x = 51,002.31 × 14,285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,006.94x = 728,612,880.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,612,880.38/34,006.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,425.42

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