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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,117.14, 51,127.68 and 13,034.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,117.14, 51,127.68 and 13,034.46 is: 19,533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,117.14 : 51,127.68 = 13,034.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,117.14/51,127.68 = 13,034.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,117.14x = 51,127.68 × 13,034.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,117.14x = 666,421,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,421,699.85/34,117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,533.34

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