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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,153.92, 51,233.31 and 10,779.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,153.92, 51,233.31 and 10,779.75 is: 16,170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,153.92 : 51,233.31 = 10,779.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,153.92/51,233.31 = 10,779.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,153.92x = 51,233.31 × 10,779.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,153.92x = 552,282,273.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,282,273.47/34,153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,170.39

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