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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,009.05, 51,013.58 and 23,511.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,009.05, 51,013.58 and 23,511.45 is: 35,267.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,009.05 : 51,013.58 = 23,511.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,009.05/51,013.58 = 23,511.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,009.05x = 51,013.58 × 23,511.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,009.05x = 1,199,403,117.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,403,117.93/34,009.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,267.18

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