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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,147.60, 51,221.40 and 20,150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,147.60, 51,221.40 and 20,150.80 is: 30,226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,147.60 : 51,221.40 = 20,150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,147.60/51,221.40 = 20,150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,147.60x = 51,221.40 × 20,150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,147.60x = 1,032,152,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,152,187.12/34,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,226.20

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