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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,014.26, 51,021.91 and 12,955.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,014.26, 51,021.91 and 12,955.47 is: 19,433.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,014.26 : 51,021.91 = 12,955.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,014.26/51,021.91 = 12,955.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,014.26x = 51,021.91 × 12,955.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,014.26x = 661,012,791.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,012,791.96/34,014.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,433.40

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