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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,027.16, 51,042.80 and 9,067.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,027.16, 51,042.80 and 9,067.08 is: 13,601.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,027.16 : 51,042.80 = 9,067.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,027.16/51,042.80 = 9,067.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,027.16x = 51,042.80 × 9,067.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,027.16x = 462,809,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,809,151.02/34,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,601.17

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