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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,231.63, 51,347.44 and 14,240.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,231.63, 51,347.44 and 14,240.74 is: 21,361.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,231.63 : 51,347.44 = 14,240.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,231.63/51,347.44 = 14,240.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,231.63x = 51,347.44 × 14,240.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,231.63x = 731,225,542.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,225,542.71/34,231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,361.11

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