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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,158.92, 51,265.71 and 14,451.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,158.92, 51,265.71 and 14,451.21 is: 21,688.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,158.92 : 51,265.71 = 14,451.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,158.92/51,265.71 = 14,451.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,158.92x = 51,265.71 × 14,451.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,158.92x = 740,851,541.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,851,541.01/34,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,688.38

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