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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,263.36, 51,295.86 and 21,075.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,263.36, 51,295.86 and 21,075.66 is: 31,552.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,263.36 : 51,295.86 = 21,075.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,263.36/51,295.86 = 21,075.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,263.36x = 51,295.86 × 21,075.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,263.36x = 1,081,094,104.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,094,104.77/34,263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,552.48

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