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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,033.62, 51,060.84 and 17,405.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,033.62, 51,060.84 and 17,405.34 is: 26,113.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,033.62 : 51,060.84 = 17,405.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,033.62/51,060.84 = 17,405.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,033.62x = 51,060.84 × 17,405.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,033.62x = 888,731,280.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,731,280.89/34,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,113.33

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