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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,211.46, 51,316.82 and 10,837.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,211.46, 51,316.82 and 10,837.89 is: 16,256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,211.46 : 51,316.82 = 10,837.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,211.46/51,316.82 = 10,837.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,211.46x = 51,316.82 × 10,837.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,211.46x = 556,165,996.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,165,996.12/34,211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,256.72

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