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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,019.06, 51,011.10 and 15,283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,019.06, 51,011.10 and 15,283.04 is: 22,916.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,019.06 : 51,011.10 = 15,283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,019.06/51,011.10 = 15,283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,019.06x = 51,011.10 × 15,283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,019.06x = 779,604,426.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,604,426.69/34,019.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,916.70

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