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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,161.21, 51,226.94 and 18,147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,161.21, 51,226.94 and 18,147.25 is: 27,212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,161.21 : 51,226.94 = 18,147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,161.21/51,226.94 = 18,147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,161.21x = 51,226.94 × 18,147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,161.21x = 929,628,086.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,628,086.92/34,161.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,212.97

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