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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,024.38, 51,046.95 and 17,396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,024.38, 51,046.95 and 17,396.09 is: 26,099.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,024.38 : 51,046.95 = 17,396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,024.38/51,046.95 = 17,396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,024.38x = 51,046.95 × 17,396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,024.38x = 888,017,249.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,017,249.45/34,024.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,099.44

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