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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,209.23, 51,320.21 and 13,148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,209.23, 51,320.21 and 13,148.42 is: 19,725.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,209.23 : 51,320.21 = 13,148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,209.23/51,320.21 = 13,148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,209.23x = 51,320.21 × 13,148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,209.23x = 674,779,353.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,779,353.23/34,209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.07

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