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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,751, 51,995.28 and 21,541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,751, 51,995.28 and 21,541.52 is: 32,230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,751 : 51,995.28 = 21,541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,751/51,995.28 = 21,541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,751x = 51,995.28 × 21,541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,751x = 1,120,057,364.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,057,364.03/34,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,230.94

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