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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,010.72, 51,031.48 and 17,362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,010.72, 51,031.48 and 17,362.16 is: 26,051.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,010.72 : 51,031.48 = 17,362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,010.72/51,031.48 = 17,362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,010.72x = 51,031.48 × 17,362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,010.72x = 886,016,720.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,016,720.80/34,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,051.10

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