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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,181.76, 51,305.49 and 16,663.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,181.76, 51,305.49 and 16,663.89 is: 25,011.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,181.76 : 51,305.49 = 16,663.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,181.76/51,305.49 = 16,663.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,181.76x = 51,305.49 × 16,663.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,181.76x = 854,949,041.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,949,041.76/34,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,011.85

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