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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,164.08, 51,259.80 and 16,629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,164.08, 51,259.80 and 16,629.20 is: 24,950.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,164.08 : 51,259.80 = 16,629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,164.08/51,259.80 = 16,629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,164.08x = 51,259.80 × 16,629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,164.08x = 852,409,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,409,466.16/34,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,950.46

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