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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,163.72, 51,261.36 and 13,096.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,163.72, 51,261.36 and 13,096.82 is: 19,651.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,163.72 : 51,261.36 = 13,096.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,163.72/51,261.36 = 13,096.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,163.72x = 51,261.36 × 13,096.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,163.72x = 671,360,804.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,360,804.88/34,163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,651.28

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