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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,166.72, 51,265.86 and 13,099.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,166.72, 51,265.86 and 13,099.82 is: 19,655.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,166.72 : 51,265.86 = 13,099.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,166.72/51,265.86 = 13,099.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,166.72x = 51,265.86 × 13,099.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,166.72x = 671,573,538.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,573,538.15/34,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,655.78

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