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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,020, 50,993.55 and 16,451.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,020, 50,993.55 and 16,451.10 is: 24,659.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,020 : 50,993.55 = 16,451.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,020/50,993.55 = 16,451.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,020x = 50,993.55 × 16,451.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,020x = 838,899,990.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,899,990.41/34,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,659.02

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