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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,009.99, 51,014.91 and 9,050.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,009.99, 51,014.91 and 9,050.03 is: 13,575.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,009.99 : 51,014.91 = 9,050.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,009.99/51,014.91 = 9,050.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,009.99x = 51,014.91 × 9,050.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,009.99x = 461,686,210.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,686,210.87/34,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,575.02

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