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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,059.36, 51,086.95 and 12,707.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,059.36, 51,086.95 and 12,707.97 is: 19,061.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,059.36 : 51,086.95 = 12,707.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,059.36/51,086.95 = 12,707.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,059.36x = 51,086.95 × 12,707.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,059.36x = 649,211,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,211,427.99/34,059.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,061.18

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