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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,433, 51,601 and 27,381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,433, 51,601 and 27,381.72 is: 41,034.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,433 : 51,601 = 27,381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,433/51,601 = 27,381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,433x = 51,601 × 27,381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,433x = 1,412,924,133.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,924,133.72/34,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,034.01

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