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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,009.23, 51,013.78 and 9,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,009.23, 51,013.78 and 9,049.28 is: 13,573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,009.23 : 51,013.78 = 9,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,009.23/51,013.78 = 9,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,009.23x = 51,013.78 × 9,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,009.23x = 461,637,895.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,637,895.76/34,009.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.90

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