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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,266.12, 51,406.74 and 14,561.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,266.12, 51,406.74 and 14,561.52 is: 21,845.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,266.12 : 51,406.74 = 14,561.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,266.12/51,406.74 = 14,561.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,266.12x = 51,406.74 × 14,561.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,266.12x = 748,560,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,560,272.64/34,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,845.49

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