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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,045.01, 51,023.14 and 17,391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,045.01, 51,023.14 and 17,391 is: 26,063.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,045.01 : 51,023.14 = 17,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,045.01/51,023.14 = 17,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,045.01x = 51,023.14 × 17,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,045.01x = 887,343,340.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,343,340.79/34,045.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,063.83

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