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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,305.58, 51,434.07 and 13,227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,305.58, 51,434.07 and 13,227.76 is: 19,832.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,305.58 : 51,434.07 = 13,227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,305.58/51,434.07 = 13,227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,305.58x = 51,434.07 × 13,227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,305.58x = 680,357,533.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,357,533.78/34,305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,832.27

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