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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,231.40, 51,291.90 and 19,396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,231.40, 51,291.90 and 19,396.20 is: 29,063.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,231.40 : 51,291.90 = 19,396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,231.40/51,291.90 = 19,396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,231.40x = 51,291.90 × 19,396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,231.40x = 994,867,950.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,867,950.78/34,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,063.02

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