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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,127.19, 51,158.43 and 11,926.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,127.19, 51,158.43 and 11,926.14 is: 17,877.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,127.19 : 51,158.43 = 11,926.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,127.19/51,158.43 = 11,926.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,127.19x = 51,158.43 × 11,926.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,127.19x = 610,122,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,122,598.36/34,127.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,877.90

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