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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,149.80, 51,231.90 and 14,418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,149.80, 51,231.90 and 14,418.20 is: 21,630.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,149.80 : 51,231.90 = 14,418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,149.80/51,231.90 = 14,418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,149.80x = 51,231.90 × 14,418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,149.80x = 738,671,780.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,671,780.58/34,149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,630.34

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