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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,221.65, 51,334.31 and 10,849.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,221.65, 51,334.31 and 10,849.91 is: 16,275.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,221.65 : 51,334.31 = 10,849.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,221.65/51,334.31 = 10,849.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,221.65x = 51,334.31 × 10,849.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,221.65x = 556,972,643.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,972,643.41/34,221.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,275.45

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