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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,177.41, 51,266.43 and 11,991.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,177.41, 51,266.43 and 11,991.30 is: 17,987.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,177.41 : 51,266.43 = 11,991.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,177.41/51,266.43 = 11,991.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,177.41x = 51,266.43 × 11,991.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,177.41x = 614,751,142.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,751,142.06/34,177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,987.06

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