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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,147.80, 51,228.90 and 14,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,147.80, 51,228.90 and 14,416.20 is: 21,627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,147.80 : 51,228.90 = 14,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,147.80/51,228.90 = 14,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,147.80x = 51,228.90 × 14,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,147.80x = 738,526,068.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,526,068.18/34,147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,627.34

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