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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,159.24, 51,214.65 and 13,081.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,159.24, 51,214.65 and 13,081.51 is: 19,612.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,159.24 : 51,214.65 = 13,081.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,159.24/51,214.65 = 13,081.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,159.24x = 51,214.65 × 13,081.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,159.24x = 669,964,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,964,956.12/34,159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,612.99

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