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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,181.65, 51,294.96 and 11,994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,181.65, 51,294.96 and 11,994.44 is: 17,999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,181.65 : 51,294.96 = 11,994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,181.65/51,294.96 = 11,994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,181.65x = 51,294.96 × 11,994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,181.65x = 615,254,483.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,254,483.25/34,181.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,999.55

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