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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,172, 51,233.04 and 23,051.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,172, 51,233.04 and 23,051.04 is: 34,559.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,172 : 51,233.04 = 23,051.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,172/51,233.04 = 23,051.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,172x = 51,233.04 × 23,051.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,172x = 1,180,974,854.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,974,854.36/34,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,559.72

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