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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,148.88, 51,231.96 and 14,417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,148.88, 51,231.96 and 14,417.28 is: 21,629.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,148.88 : 51,231.96 = 14,417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,148.88/51,231.96 = 14,417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,148.88x = 51,231.96 × 14,417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,148.88x = 738,625,512.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,625,512.27/34,148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,629.57

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