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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,080.62, 51,112.97 and 13,012.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,080.62, 51,112.97 and 13,012.92 is: 19,516.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,080.62 : 51,112.97 = 13,012.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,080.62/51,112.97 = 13,012.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,080.62x = 51,112.97 × 13,012.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,080.62x = 665,129,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,129,046.50/34,080.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,516.35

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