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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,092.46, 51,160.68 and 14,371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,092.46, 51,160.68 and 14,371.12 is: 21,565.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,092.46 : 51,160.68 = 14,371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,092.46/51,160.68 = 14,371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,092.46x = 51,160.68 × 14,371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,092.46x = 735,236,271.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,236,271.56/34,092.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.95

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