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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,271.40, 51,291.90 and 23,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,271.40, 51,291.90 and 23,903.40 is: 35,774.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,271.40 : 51,291.90 = 23,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,271.40/51,291.90 = 23,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,271.40x = 51,291.90 × 23,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,271.40x = 1,226,050,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,050,802.46/34,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,774.75

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