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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,007.60, 51,011.40 and 33,424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,007.60, 51,011.40 and 33,424.40 is: 50,136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,007.60 : 51,011.40 = 33,424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,007.60/51,011.40 = 33,424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,007.60x = 51,011.40 × 33,424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,007.60x = 1,705,025,438.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,025,438.16/34,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,136.60

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