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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,048.08, 51,072.12 and 9,088.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,048.08, 51,072.12 and 9,088.21 is: 13,632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,048.08 : 51,072.12 = 9,088.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,048.08/51,072.12 = 9,088.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,048.08x = 51,072.12 × 9,088.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,048.08x = 464,154,151.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,154,151.71/34,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,632.32

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