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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,842.60, 52,292.70 and 16,151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,842.60, 52,292.70 and 16,151.40 is: 24,240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,842.60 : 52,292.70 = 16,151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,842.60/52,292.70 = 16,151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,842.60x = 52,292.70 × 16,151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,842.60x = 844,600,314.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,600,314.78/34,842.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,240.45

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