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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,160.94, 51,248.30 and 14,439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,160.94, 51,248.30 and 14,439.47 is: 21,662.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,160.94 : 51,248.30 = 14,439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,160.94/51,248.30 = 14,439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,160.94x = 51,248.30 × 14,439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,160.94x = 739,997,961.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,997,961.96/34,160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,662.11

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