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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,181.92, 51,305.70 and 16,664.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,181.92, 51,305.70 and 16,664.05 is: 25,012.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,181.92 : 51,305.70 = 16,664.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,181.92/51,305.70 = 16,664.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,181.92x = 51,305.70 × 16,664.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,181.92x = 854,960,750.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,960,750.09/34,181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.08

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