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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,311.27, 51,481.71 and 13,266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,311.27, 51,481.71 and 13,266.13 is: 19,904.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,311.27 : 51,481.71 = 13,266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,311.27/51,481.71 = 13,266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,311.27x = 51,481.71 × 13,266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,311.27x = 682,963,126.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,963,126.62/34,311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,904.92

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