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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,026.74, 51,050.48 and 17,398.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,026.74, 51,050.48 and 17,398.46 is: 26,102.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,026.74 : 51,050.48 = 17,398.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,026.74/51,050.48 = 17,398.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,026.74x = 51,050.48 × 17,398.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,026.74x = 888,199,392.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,199,392.02/34,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.98

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