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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,248.13, 51,364.29 and 13,181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,248.13, 51,364.29 and 13,181.24 is: 19,768.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,248.13 : 51,364.29 = 13,181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,248.13/51,364.29 = 13,181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,248.13x = 51,364.29 × 13,181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,248.13x = 677,045,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,045,033.92/34,248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,768.82

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