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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,250.80, 51,363.96 and 14,530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,250.80, 51,363.96 and 14,530.72 is: 21,790.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,250.80 : 51,363.96 = 14,530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,250.80/51,363.96 = 14,530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,250.80x = 51,363.96 × 14,530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,250.80x = 746,355,320.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,355,320.85/34,250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,790.89

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