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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,021.17, 51,034.32 and 9,061.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,021.17, 51,034.32 and 9,061.11 is: 13,592.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,021.17 : 51,034.32 = 9,061.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,021.17/51,034.32 = 9,061.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,021.17x = 51,034.32 × 9,061.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,021.17x = 462,427,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,427,587.30/34,021.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,592.35

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