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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,421.09, 51,621.71 and 9,461.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,421.09, 51,621.71 and 9,461.97 is: 14,190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,421.09 : 51,621.71 = 9,461.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,421.09/51,621.71 = 9,461.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,421.09x = 51,621.71 × 9,461.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,421.09x = 488,443,024.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,443,024.06/34,421.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,190.23

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