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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,059.12, 51,078.96 and 14,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,059.12, 51,078.96 and 14,334 is: 21,496.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,059.12 : 51,078.96 = 14,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,059.12/51,078.96 = 14,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,059.12x = 51,078.96 × 14,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,059.12x = 732,165,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,165,812.64/34,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,496.91

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