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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,256.54, 51,353.65 and 13,183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,256.54, 51,353.65 and 13,183.13 is: 19,762.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,256.54 : 51,353.65 = 13,183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,256.54/51,353.65 = 13,183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,256.54x = 51,353.65 × 13,183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,256.54x = 677,001,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,001,843.92/34,256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.70

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