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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,298.44, 51,449.66 and 13,238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,298.44, 51,449.66 and 13,238.59 is: 19,858.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,298.44 : 51,449.66 = 13,238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,298.44/51,449.66 = 13,238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,298.44x = 51,449.66 × 13,238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,298.44x = 681,120,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,120,954.38/34,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,858.66

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