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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,209.60, 51,314.40 and 32,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,209.60, 51,314.40 and 32,006.40 is: 48,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,209.60 : 51,314.40 = 32,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,209.60/51,314.40 = 32,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,209.60x = 51,314.40 × 32,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,209.60x = 1,642,389,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,389,212.16/34,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,009.60

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