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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,197.37, 51,314.11 and 24,266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,197.37, 51,314.11 and 24,266.28 is: 36,412.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,197.37 : 51,314.11 = 24,266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,197.37/51,314.11 = 24,266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,197.37x = 51,314.11 × 24,266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,197.37x = 1,245,202,561.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,202,561.21/34,197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,412.23

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