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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,145.24, 51,217.86 and 10,773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,145.24, 51,217.86 and 10,773.50 is: 16,160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,145.24 : 51,217.86 = 10,773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,145.24/51,217.86 = 10,773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,145.24x = 51,217.86 × 10,773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,145.24x = 551,795,614.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,795,614.71/34,145.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,160.25

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