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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,030.08, 51,014.88 and 13,248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,030.08, 51,014.88 and 13,248.72 is: 19,861.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,030.08 : 51,014.88 = 13,248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,030.08/51,014.88 = 13,248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,030.08x = 51,014.88 × 13,248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,030.08x = 675,881,860.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,881,860.95/34,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,861.31

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