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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,251.45, 51,376.46 and 15,783.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,251.45, 51,376.46 and 15,783.45 is: 23,674.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,251.45 : 51,376.46 = 15,783.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,251.45/51,376.46 = 15,783.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,251.45x = 51,376.46 × 15,783.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,251.45x = 810,897,708.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,897,708.67/34,251.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,674.84

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