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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,009.52, 51,019.54 and 17,360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,009.52, 51,019.54 and 17,360.52 is: 26,043.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,009.52 : 51,019.54 = 17,360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,009.52/51,019.54 = 17,360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,009.52x = 51,019.54 × 17,360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,009.52x = 885,725,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,725,744.56/34,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,043.47

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