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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,266.24, 51,326.46 and 20,211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,266.24, 51,326.46 and 20,211.12 is: 30,273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,266.24 : 51,326.46 = 20,211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,266.24/51,326.46 = 20,211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,266.24x = 51,326.46 × 20,211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,266.24x = 1,037,365,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,365,242.24/34,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,273.68

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