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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,179.26, 51,233.73 and 13,113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,179.26, 51,233.73 and 13,113.68 is: 19,657.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,179.26 : 51,233.73 = 13,113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,179.26/51,233.73 = 13,113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,179.26x = 51,233.73 × 13,113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,179.26x = 671,862,484.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,862,484.26/34,179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,657.03

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