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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,024.94, 51,049.11 and 15,318.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,024.94, 51,049.11 and 15,318.09 is: 22,982.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,024.94 : 51,049.11 = 15,318.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,024.94/51,049.11 = 15,318.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,024.94x = 51,049.11 × 15,318.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,024.94x = 781,974,950.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,974,950.73/34,024.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,982.40

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