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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,204.97, 51,265.53 and 19,426.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,204.97, 51,265.53 and 19,426.32 is: 29,115.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,204.97 : 51,265.53 = 19,426.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,204.97/51,265.53 = 19,426.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,204.97x = 51,265.53 × 19,426.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,204.97x = 995,900,590.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,900,590.75/34,204.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,115.67

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