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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,024.40, 51,046.99 and 17,396.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,024.40, 51,046.99 and 17,396.12 is: 26,099.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,024.40 : 51,046.99 = 17,396.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,024.40/51,046.99 = 17,396.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,024.40x = 51,046.99 × 17,396.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,024.40x = 888,019,264.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,019,264.95/34,024.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,099.48

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