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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,274.16, 51,410.70 and 10,900.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,274.16, 51,410.70 and 10,900.26 is: 16,350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,274.16 : 51,410.70 = 10,900.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,274.16/51,410.70 = 10,900.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,274.16x = 51,410.70 × 10,900.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,274.16x = 560,389,996.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,389,996.78/34,274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,350.22

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