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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,122.65, 51,159.72 and 13,044.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,122.65, 51,159.72 and 13,044.92 is: 19,558.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,122.65 : 51,159.72 = 13,044.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,122.65/51,159.72 = 13,044.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,122.65x = 51,159.72 × 13,044.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,122.65x = 667,374,198.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,374,198.82/34,122.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,558.10

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