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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,031.81, 51,047.76 and 9,070.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,031.81, 51,047.76 and 9,070.58 is: 13,605.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,031.81 : 51,047.76 = 9,070.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,031.81/51,047.76 = 9,070.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,031.81x = 51,047.76 × 9,070.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,031.81x = 463,032,790.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,032,790.90/34,031.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,605.88

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