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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,630.08, 51,952.80 and 16,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,630.08, 51,952.80 and 16,152 is: 24,231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,630.08 : 51,952.80 = 16,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,630.08/51,952.80 = 16,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,630.08x = 51,952.80 × 16,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,630.08x = 839,141,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,141,625.60/34,630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,231.58

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