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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,168.59, 51,227.37 and 23,044.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,168.59, 51,227.37 and 23,044.05 is: 34,548.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,168.59 : 51,227.37 = 23,044.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,168.59/51,227.37 = 23,044.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,168.59x = 51,227.37 × 23,044.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,168.59x = 1,180,486,075.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,486,075.65/34,168.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,548.87

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