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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,607.08, 51,918.30 and 16,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,607.08, 51,918.30 and 16,129 is: 24,197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,607.08 : 51,918.30 = 16,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,607.08/51,918.30 = 16,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,607.08x = 51,918.30 × 16,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,607.08x = 837,390,260.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,390,260.70/34,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,197.08

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