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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,254.43, 51,376.96 and 10,238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,254.43, 51,376.96 and 10,238.40 is: 15,356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,254.43 : 51,376.96 = 10,238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,254.43/51,376.96 = 10,238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,254.43x = 51,376.96 × 10,238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,254.43x = 526,017,851.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,017,851.27/34,254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,356.20

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