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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,043.10, 51,003.90 and 16,474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,043.10, 51,003.90 and 16,474.20 is: 24,681.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,043.10 : 51,003.90 = 16,474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,043.10/51,003.90 = 16,474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,043.10x = 51,003.90 × 16,474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,043.10x = 840,248,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,248,449.38/34,043.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,681.90

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