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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,168.73, 51,253.43 and 11,982.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,168.73, 51,253.43 and 11,982.63 is: 17,974.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,168.73 : 51,253.43 = 11,982.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,168.73/51,253.43 = 11,982.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,168.73x = 51,253.43 × 11,982.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,168.73x = 614,150,828.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,150,828.01/34,168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,974.06

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