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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,031.66, 51,049.93 and 9,071.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,031.66, 51,049.93 and 9,071.58 is: 13,608.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,031.66 : 51,049.93 = 9,071.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,031.66/51,049.93 = 9,071.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,031.66x = 51,049.93 × 9,071.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,031.66x = 463,103,478.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,103,478.63/34,031.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,608.02

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