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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,292.96, 51,392.70 and 16,522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,292.96, 51,392.70 and 16,522.34 is: 24,760.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,292.96 : 51,392.70 = 16,522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,292.96/51,392.70 = 16,522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,292.96x = 51,392.70 × 16,522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,292.96x = 849,127,405.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,127,405.95/34,292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,760.99

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