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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,108.35, 51,169.47 and 14,386.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,108.35, 51,169.47 and 14,386.98 is: 21,583.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,108.35 : 51,169.47 = 14,386.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,108.35/51,169.47 = 14,386.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,108.35x = 51,169.47 × 14,386.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,108.35x = 736,174,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,174,141.50/34,108.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,583.40

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