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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,010.52, 51,021.06 and 17,361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,010.52, 51,021.06 and 17,361.54 is: 26,045.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,010.52 : 51,021.06 = 17,361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,010.52/51,021.06 = 17,361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,010.52x = 51,021.06 × 17,361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,010.52x = 885,804,174.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,804,174.03/34,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,045.01

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