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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,024.63, 51,047.32 and 17,396.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,024.63, 51,047.32 and 17,396.34 is: 26,099.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,024.63 : 51,047.32 = 17,396.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,024.63/51,047.32 = 17,396.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,024.63x = 51,047.32 × 17,396.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,024.63x = 888,036,491.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,036,491.32/34,024.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,099.82

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