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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,141.67, 51,212.93 and 14,434.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,141.67, 51,212.93 and 14,434.10 is: 21,651.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,141.67 : 51,212.93 = 14,434.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,141.67/51,212.93 = 14,434.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,141.67x = 51,212.93 × 14,434.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,141.67x = 739,212,552.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,212,552.91/34,141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,651.33

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