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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,159.35, 51,222.61 and 19,364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,159.35, 51,222.61 and 19,364.30 is: 29,037.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,159.35 : 51,222.61 = 19,364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,159.35/51,222.61 = 19,364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,159.35x = 51,222.61 × 19,364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,159.35x = 991,889,947.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,889,947.00/34,159.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,037.14

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