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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,266.16, 51,398.70 and 10,892.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,266.16, 51,398.70 and 10,892.26 is: 16,338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,266.16 : 51,398.70 = 10,892.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,266.16/51,398.70 = 10,892.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,266.16x = 51,398.70 × 10,892.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,266.16x = 559,848,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,848,004.06/34,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,338.22

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