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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,118.82, 51,162.57 and 14,386.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,118.82, 51,162.57 and 14,386.55 is: 21,573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,118.82 : 51,162.57 = 14,386.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,118.82/51,162.57 = 14,386.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,118.82x = 51,162.57 × 14,386.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,118.82x = 736,052,615.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,052,615.62/34,118.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,573.21

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