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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,060.12, 51,080.46 and 14,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,060.12, 51,080.46 and 14,335 is: 21,498.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,060.12 : 51,080.46 = 14,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,060.12/51,080.46 = 14,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,060.12x = 51,080.46 × 14,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,060.12x = 732,238,394.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,238,394.10/34,060.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,498.41

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