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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,168.52, 51,252.80 and 9,544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,168.52, 51,252.80 and 9,544.52 is: 14,316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,168.52 : 51,252.80 = 9,544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,168.52/51,252.80 = 9,544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,168.52x = 51,252.80 × 9,544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,168.52x = 489,183,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,183,374.66/34,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,316.79

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