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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,535.12, 51,767.82 and 13,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,535.12, 51,767.82 and 13,462 is: 20,179.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,535.12 : 51,767.82 = 13,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,535.12/51,767.82 = 13,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,535.12x = 51,767.82 × 13,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,535.12x = 696,898,392.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,898,392.84/34,535.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,179.41

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