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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,163.30, 51,254.55 and 16,633.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,163.30, 51,254.55 and 16,633.70 is: 24,955.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,163.30 : 51,254.55 = 16,633.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,163.30/51,254.55 = 16,633.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,163.30x = 51,254.55 × 16,633.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,163.30x = 852,552,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,552,808.34/34,163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.22

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