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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,262.14, 51,268.62 and 28,283.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,262.14, 51,268.62 and 28,283.43 is: 42,322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,262.14 : 51,268.62 = 28,283.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,262.14/51,268.62 = 28,283.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,262.14x = 51,268.62 × 28,283.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,262.14x = 1,450,052,355.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,052,355.35/34,262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,322.29

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