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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,092.18, 51,160.28 and 14,370.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,092.18, 51,160.28 and 14,370.84 is: 21,565.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,092.18 : 51,160.28 = 14,370.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,092.18/51,160.28 = 14,370.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,092.18x = 51,160.28 × 14,370.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,092.18x = 735,216,126.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,216,126.38/34,092.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.54

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