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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,046.94, 51,047.34 and 17,393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,046.94, 51,047.34 and 17,393.28 is: 26,078.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,046.94 : 51,047.34 = 17,393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,046.94/51,047.34 = 17,393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,046.94x = 51,047.34 × 17,393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,046.94x = 887,880,677.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,880,677.88/34,046.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,078.13

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