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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,092.42, 51,159.93 and 13,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,092.42, 51,159.93 and 13,034.24 is: 19,559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,092.42 : 51,159.93 = 13,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,092.42/51,159.93 = 13,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,092.42x = 51,159.93 × 13,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,092.42x = 666,830,740.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,830,740.83/34,092.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,559.50

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