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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,127.26, 51,194.98 and 32,261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,127.26, 51,194.98 and 32,261.02 is: 48,395.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,127.26 : 51,194.98 = 32,261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,127.26/51,194.98 = 32,261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,127.26x = 51,194.98 × 32,261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,127.26x = 1,651,602,273.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,602,273.68/34,127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,395.40

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