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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,005.54, 51,008.22 and 9,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,005.54, 51,008.22 and 9,045.60 is: 13,568.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,005.54 : 51,008.22 = 9,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,005.54/51,008.22 = 9,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,005.54x = 51,008.22 × 9,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,005.54x = 461,399,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,399,954.83/34,005.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,568.38

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