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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,250.76, 51,375.36 and 15,782.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,250.76, 51,375.36 and 15,782.76 is: 23,673.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,250.76 : 51,375.36 = 15,782.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,250.76/51,375.36 = 15,782.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,250.76x = 51,375.36 × 15,782.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,250.76x = 810,844,976.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,844,976.79/34,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,673.78

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