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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,027.62, 51,051.81 and 17,399.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,027.62, 51,051.81 and 17,399.34 is: 26,104.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,027.62 : 51,051.81 = 17,399.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,027.62/51,051.81 = 17,399.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,027.62x = 51,051.81 × 17,399.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,027.62x = 888,267,799.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,267,799.81/34,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,104.32

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