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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,248.84, 51,360.30 and 13,461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,248.84, 51,360.30 and 13,461 is: 20,186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,248.84 : 51,360.30 = 13,461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,248.84/51,360.30 = 13,461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,248.84x = 51,360.30 × 13,461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,248.84x = 691,360,998.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,360,998.30/34,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,186.41

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