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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,151.22, 51,242.68 and 14,434.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,151.22, 51,242.68 and 14,434.38 is: 21,658.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,151.22 : 51,242.68 = 14,434.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,151.22/51,242.68 = 14,434.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,151.22x = 51,242.68 × 14,434.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,151.22x = 739,656,315.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,656,315.34/34,151.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,658.27

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