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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,027.65, 51,019.61 and 16,248.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,027.65, 51,019.61 and 16,248.69 is: 24,362.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,027.65 : 51,019.61 = 16,248.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,027.65/51,019.61 = 16,248.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,027.65x = 51,019.61 × 16,248.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,027.65x = 829,001,745.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,001,745.57/34,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,362.59

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