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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,035.57, 51,063.75 and 17,407.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,035.57, 51,063.75 and 17,407.29 is: 26,116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,035.57 : 51,063.75 = 17,407.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,035.57/51,063.75 = 17,407.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,035.57x = 51,063.75 × 17,407.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,035.57x = 888,881,504.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,881,504.74/34,035.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,116.25

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