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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,057.24, 51,063.90 and 11,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,057.24, 51,063.90 and 11,869 is: 17,795.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,057.24 : 51,063.90 = 11,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,057.24/51,063.90 = 11,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,057.24x = 51,063.90 × 11,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,057.24x = 606,077,429.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,077,429.10/34,057.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,795.85

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