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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,399.62, 51,599.49 and 9,440.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,399.62, 51,599.49 and 9,440.01 is: 14,160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,399.62 : 51,599.49 = 9,440.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,399.62/51,599.49 = 9,440.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,399.62x = 51,599.49 × 9,440.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,399.62x = 487,099,830.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,099,830.59/34,399.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.03

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