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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,050.39, 51,069.91 and 16,291.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,050.39, 51,069.91 and 16,291.95 is: 24,435.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,050.39 : 51,069.91 = 16,291.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,050.39/51,069.91 = 16,291.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,050.39x = 51,069.91 × 16,291.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,050.39x = 832,028,420.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,028,420.22/34,050.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,435.21

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