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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,026.63, 51,050.30 and 17,398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,026.63, 51,050.30 and 17,398.34 is: 26,102.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,026.63 : 51,050.30 = 17,398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,026.63/51,050.30 = 17,398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,026.63x = 51,050.30 × 17,398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,026.63x = 888,190,134.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,190,134.26/34,026.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.79

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