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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,031.72, 51,050.28 and 10,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,031.72, 51,050.28 and 10,658 is: 15,987.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,031.72 : 51,050.28 = 10,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,031.72/51,050.28 = 10,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,031.72x = 51,050.28 × 10,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,031.72x = 544,093,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,093,884.24/34,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,987.85

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