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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,161.96, 51,223.74 and 16,628.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,161.96, 51,223.74 and 16,628.52 is: 24,933.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,161.96 : 51,223.74 = 16,628.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,161.96/51,223.74 = 16,628.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,161.96x = 51,223.74 × 16,628.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,161.96x = 851,774,985.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,774,985.06/34,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,933.43

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