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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,176.52, 51,268.02 and 16,636.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,176.52, 51,268.02 and 16,636.78 is: 24,956.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,176.52 : 51,268.02 = 16,636.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,176.52/51,268.02 = 16,636.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,176.52x = 51,268.02 × 16,636.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,176.52x = 852,934,769.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,934,769.78/34,176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,956.75

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