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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,149.52, 51,229.68 and 14,430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,149.52, 51,229.68 and 14,430.88 is: 21,648.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,149.52 : 51,229.68 = 14,430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,149.52/51,229.68 = 14,430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,149.52x = 51,229.68 × 14,430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,149.52x = 739,289,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,289,364.52/34,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,648.60

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