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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,159.74, 51,215.40 and 13,082.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,159.74, 51,215.40 and 13,082.01 is: 19,613.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,159.74 : 51,215.40 = 13,082.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,159.74/51,215.40 = 13,082.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,159.74x = 51,215.40 × 13,082.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,159.74x = 670,000,374.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,000,374.95/34,159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,613.74

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