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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,145.46, 51,182.96 and 13,079.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,145.46, 51,182.96 and 13,079.75 is: 19,606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,145.46 : 51,182.96 = 13,079.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,145.46/51,182.96 = 13,079.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,145.46x = 51,182.96 × 13,079.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,145.46x = 669,459,999.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,459,999.75/34,145.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,606.12

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