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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,027.58, 51,004.92 and 16,473.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,027.58, 51,004.92 and 16,473.26 is: 24,692.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,027.58 : 51,004.92 = 16,473.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,027.58/51,004.92 = 16,473.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,027.58x = 51,004.92 × 16,473.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,027.58x = 840,217,308.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,217,308.44/34,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,692.24

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