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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,046.10, 51,008.40 and 16,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,046.10, 51,008.40 and 16,477.20 is: 24,686.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,046.10 : 51,008.40 = 16,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,046.10/51,008.40 = 16,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,046.10x = 51,008.40 × 16,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,046.10x = 840,475,608.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,475,608.48/34,046.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,686.40

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