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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,459.83, 51,690.96 and 14,718.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,459.83, 51,690.96 and 14,718.51 is: 22,078.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,459.83 : 51,690.96 = 14,718.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,459.83/51,690.96 = 14,718.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,459.83x = 51,690.96 × 14,718.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,459.83x = 760,813,911.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,813,911.67/34,459.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,078.28

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