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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,051.40, 51,048.38 and 16,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,051.40, 51,048.38 and 16,272 is: 24,394.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,051.40 : 51,048.38 = 16,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,051.40/51,048.38 = 16,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,051.40x = 51,048.38 × 16,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,051.40x = 830,659,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,659,239.36/34,051.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,394.28

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