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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,158.60, 51,237.90 and 10,787.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,158.60, 51,237.90 and 10,787.40 is: 16,181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,158.60 : 51,237.90 = 10,787.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,158.60/51,237.90 = 10,787.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,158.60x = 51,237.90 × 10,787.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,158.60x = 552,723,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,723,722.46/34,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,181.10

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