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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,136.56, 51,211.81 and 19,352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,136.56, 51,211.81 and 19,352.08 is: 29,032.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,136.56 : 51,211.81 = 19,352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,136.56/51,211.81 = 19,352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,136.56x = 51,211.81 × 19,352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,136.56x = 991,055,044.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,055,044.06/34,136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,032.07

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