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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,241.13, 51,361.70 and 9,281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,241.13, 51,361.70 and 9,281.18 is: 13,921.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,241.13 : 51,361.70 = 9,281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,241.13/51,361.70 = 9,281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,241.13x = 51,361.70 × 9,281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,241.13x = 476,697,264.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,697,264.80/34,241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,921.77

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