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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,473.14, 51,709.76 and 10,780.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,473.14, 51,709.76 and 10,780.82 is: 16,171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,473.14 : 51,709.76 = 10,780.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,473.14/51,709.76 = 10,780.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,473.14x = 51,709.76 × 10,780.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,473.14x = 557,473,614.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,473,614.80/34,473.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,171.25

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