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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,139.10, 51,285.45 and 23,771.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,139.10, 51,285.45 and 23,771.10 is: 35,710.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,139.10 : 51,285.45 = 23,771.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,139.10/51,285.45 = 23,771.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,139.10x = 51,285.45 × 23,771.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,139.10x = 1,219,111,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,111,560.50/34,139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,710.13

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