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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,002.59, 51,003.82 and 9,042.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,002.59, 51,003.82 and 9,042.65 is: 13,563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,002.59 : 51,003.82 = 9,042.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,002.59/51,003.82 = 9,042.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,002.59x = 51,003.82 × 9,042.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,002.59x = 461,209,415.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,209,415.30/34,002.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,563.95

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