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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,009.40, 51,014.10 and 24,605.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,009.40, 51,014.10 and 24,605.30 is: 36,907.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,009.40 : 51,014.10 = 24,605.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,009.40/51,014.10 = 24,605.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,009.40x = 51,014.10 × 24,605.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,009.40x = 1,255,217,234.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,217,234.73/34,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,907.95

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