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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,148.96, 51,217.68 and 10,772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,148.96, 51,217.68 and 10,772 is: 16,156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,148.96 : 51,217.68 = 10,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,148.96/51,217.68 = 10,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,148.96x = 51,217.68 × 10,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,148.96x = 551,716,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,716,848.96/34,148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,156.18

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