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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,005.06, 51,033.34 and 24,512.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,005.06, 51,033.34 and 24,512.82 is: 36,787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,005.06 : 51,033.34 = 24,512.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,005.06/51,033.34 = 24,512.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,005.06x = 51,033.34 × 24,512.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,005.06x = 1,250,971,077.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,971,077.42/34,005.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,787.79

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