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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,030, 51,055.35 and 17,401.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,030, 51,055.35 and 17,401.71 is: 26,107.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,030 : 51,055.35 = 17,401.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,030/51,055.35 = 17,401.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,030x = 51,055.35 × 17,401.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,030x = 888,450,394.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,450,394.65/34,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,107.86

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