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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,174.89, 51,309.55 and 23,618.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,174.89, 51,309.55 and 23,618.90 is: 35,460.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,174.89 : 51,309.55 = 23,618.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,174.89/51,309.55 = 23,618.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,174.89x = 51,309.55 × 23,618.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,174.89x = 1,211,875,317.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,875,317.82/34,174.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,460.99

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