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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,951.55, 52,386.26 and 16,191.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,951.55, 52,386.26 and 16,191.95 is: 24,268.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,951.55 : 52,386.26 = 16,191.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,951.55/52,386.26 = 16,191.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,951.55x = 52,386.26 × 16,191.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,951.55x = 848,235,359.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,235,359.72/34,951.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,268.89

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