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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,421.94, 51,627.96 and 11,045.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,421.94, 51,627.96 and 11,045.34 is: 16,566.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,421.94 : 51,627.96 = 11,045.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,421.94/51,627.96 = 11,045.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,421.94x = 51,627.96 × 11,045.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,421.94x = 570,248,371.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,248,371.71/34,421.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,566.42

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