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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,034.62, 51,062.34 and 17,406.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,034.62, 51,062.34 and 17,406.34 is: 26,114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,034.62 : 51,062.34 = 17,406.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,034.62/51,062.34 = 17,406.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,034.62x = 51,062.34 × 17,406.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,034.62x = 888,808,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,808,451.24/34,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,114.83

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