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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,179.29, 51,271.26 and 9,219.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,179.29, 51,271.26 and 9,219.54 is: 13,829.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,179.29 : 51,271.26 = 9,219.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,179.29/51,271.26 = 9,219.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,179.29x = 51,271.26 × 9,219.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,179.29x = 472,697,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,697,432.42/34,179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,829.94

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