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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,298.76, 51,442.92 and 9,340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,298.76, 51,442.92 and 9,340.32 is: 14,009.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,298.76 : 51,442.92 = 9,340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,298.76/51,442.92 = 9,340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,298.76x = 51,442.92 × 9,340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,298.76x = 480,493,334.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,493,334.53/34,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,009.06

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