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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,160.70, 51,253.20 and 16,618.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,160.70, 51,253.20 and 16,618.80 is: 24,934.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,160.70 : 51,253.20 = 16,618.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,160.70/51,253.20 = 16,618.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,160.70x = 51,253.20 × 16,618.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,160.70x = 851,766,680.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,766,680.16/34,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,934.11

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