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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,195.52, 51,259.26 and 16,421.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,195.52, 51,259.26 and 16,421.24 is: 24,615.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,195.52 : 51,259.26 = 16,421.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,195.52/51,259.26 = 16,421.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,195.52x = 51,259.26 × 16,421.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,195.52x = 841,740,610.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,740,610.68/34,195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,615.52

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