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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,029.96, 51,064.86 and 14,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,029.96, 51,064.86 and 14,307 is: 21,468.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,029.96 : 51,064.86 = 14,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,029.96/51,064.86 = 14,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,029.96x = 51,064.86 × 14,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,029.96x = 730,584,952.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,584,952.02/34,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,468.87

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