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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,160.35, 51,224.11 and 19,365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,160.35, 51,224.11 and 19,365.30 is: 29,038.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,160.35 : 51,224.11 = 19,365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,160.35/51,224.11 = 19,365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,160.35x = 51,224.11 × 19,365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,160.35x = 991,970,257.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,970,257.38/34,160.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,038.64

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