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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,056.12, 51,074.46 and 14,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,056.12, 51,074.46 and 14,331 is: 21,492.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,056.12 : 51,074.46 = 14,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,056.12/51,074.46 = 14,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,056.12x = 51,074.46 × 14,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,056.12x = 731,948,086.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,948,086.26/34,056.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,492.41

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