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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,376.28, 51,561.96 and 10,683.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,376.28, 51,561.96 and 10,683.18 is: 16,024.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,376.28 : 51,561.96 = 10,683.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,376.28/51,561.96 = 10,683.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,376.28x = 51,561.96 × 10,683.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,376.28x = 550,845,699.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,845,699.83/34,376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,024.01

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