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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,010.30, 51,015.45 and 16,481.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,010.30, 51,015.45 and 16,481.90 is: 24,722.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,010.30 : 51,015.45 = 16,481.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,010.30/51,015.45 = 16,481.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,010.30x = 51,015.45 × 16,481.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,010.30x = 840,831,545.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,831,545.36/34,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,722.85

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