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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,027.24, 51,051.23 and 17,398.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,027.24, 51,051.23 and 17,398.96 is: 26,103.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,027.24 : 51,051.23 = 17,398.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,027.24/51,051.23 = 17,398.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,027.24x = 51,051.23 × 17,398.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,027.24x = 888,238,308.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,238,308.72/34,027.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,103.74

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