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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,168.28, 51,254.58 and 14,444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,168.28, 51,254.58 and 14,444.24 is: 21,667.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,168.28 : 51,254.58 = 14,444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,168.28/51,254.58 = 14,444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,168.28x = 51,254.58 × 14,444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,168.28x = 740,333,636.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,333,636.92/34,168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,667.28

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