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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,281.36, 51,408 and 10,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,281.36, 51,408 and 10,901.52 is: 16,347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,281.36 : 51,408 = 10,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,281.36/51,408 = 10,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,281.36x = 51,408 × 10,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,281.36x = 560,425,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,425,340.16/34,281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,347.82

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