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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,056.92, 51,033.26 and 14,324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,056.92, 51,033.26 and 14,324.68 is: 21,465.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,056.92 : 51,033.26 = 14,324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,056.92/51,033.26 = 14,324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,056.92x = 51,033.26 × 14,324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,056.92x = 731,035,118.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,035,118.86/34,056.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,465.10

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