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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,162.78, 51,250.33 and 15,451.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,162.78, 51,250.33 and 15,451.66 is: 23,180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,162.78 : 51,250.33 = 15,451.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,162.78/51,250.33 = 15,451.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,162.78x = 51,250.33 × 15,451.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,162.78x = 791,902,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,902,674.05/34,162.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,180.28

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