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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,421.24, 51,621.93 and 9,462.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,421.24, 51,621.93 and 9,462.10 is: 14,190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,421.24 : 51,621.93 = 9,462.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,421.24/51,621.93 = 9,462.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,421.24x = 51,621.93 × 9,462.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,421.24x = 488,451,863.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,451,863.85/34,421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,190.42

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