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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,217.59, 51,290.01 and 20,184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,217.59, 51,290.01 and 20,184.19 is: 30,254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,217.59 : 51,290.01 = 20,184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,217.59/51,290.01 = 20,184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,217.59x = 51,290.01 × 20,184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,217.59x = 1,035,247,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,247,178.72/34,217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,254.83

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