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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,273.62, 51,466.23 and 21,209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,273.62, 51,466.23 and 21,209.22 is: 31,848.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,273.62 : 51,466.23 = 21,209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,273.62/51,466.23 = 21,209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,273.62x = 51,466.23 × 21,209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,273.62x = 1,091,558,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,558,594.64/34,273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,848.36

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