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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,026.38, 51,049.93 and 17,398.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,026.38, 51,049.93 and 17,398.09 is: 26,102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,026.38 : 51,049.93 = 17,398.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,026.38/51,049.93 = 17,398.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,026.38x = 51,049.93 × 17,398.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,026.38x = 888,171,021.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,171,021.38/34,026.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.43

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