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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,127.19, 51,197.94 and 14,405.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,127.19, 51,197.94 and 14,405.85 is: 21,611.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,127.19 : 51,197.94 = 14,405.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,127.19/51,197.94 = 14,405.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,127.19x = 51,197.94 × 14,405.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,127.19x = 737,549,843.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,549,843.95/34,127.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,611.80

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