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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,302.94, 51,416.88 and 17,663.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,302.94, 51,416.88 and 17,663.97 is: 26,476.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,302.94 : 51,416.88 = 17,663.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,302.94/51,416.88 = 17,663.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,302.94x = 51,416.88 × 17,663.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,302.94x = 908,226,225.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,226,225.81/34,302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,476.63

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