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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,296.98, 51,447.46 and 13,237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,296.98, 51,447.46 and 13,237.12 is: 19,856.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,296.98 : 51,447.46 = 13,237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,296.98/51,447.46 = 13,237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,296.98x = 51,447.46 × 13,237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,296.98x = 681,016,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,016,201.72/34,296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,856.45

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