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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,011.51, 51,022.55 and 17,362.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,011.51, 51,022.55 and 17,362.53 is: 26,046.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,011.51 : 51,022.55 = 17,362.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,011.51/51,022.55 = 17,362.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,011.51x = 51,022.55 × 17,362.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,011.51x = 885,880,555.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,880,555.05/34,011.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,046.49

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