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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,164.04, 51,278.85 and 16,646.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,164.04, 51,278.85 and 16,646.17 is: 24,985.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,164.04 : 51,278.85 = 16,646.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,164.04/51,278.85 = 16,646.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,164.04x = 51,278.85 × 16,646.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,164.04x = 853,596,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,596,454.50/34,164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,985.23

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