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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,315.84, 51,406.72 and 23,640.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,315.84, 51,406.72 and 23,640.31 is: 35,414.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,315.84 : 51,406.72 = 23,640.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,315.84/51,406.72 = 23,640.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,315.84x = 51,406.72 × 23,640.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,315.84x = 1,215,270,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,270,678.68/34,315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,414.28

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