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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,278.30, 51,421.10 and 10,899.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,278.30, 51,421.10 and 10,899.27 is: 16,350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,278.30 : 51,421.10 = 10,899.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,278.30/51,421.10 = 10,899.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,278.30x = 51,421.10 × 10,899.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,278.30x = 560,452,398.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,452,398.10/34,278.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,350.06

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