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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,185.98, 51,284.99 and 11,691.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,185.98, 51,284.99 and 11,691.37 is: 17,539.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,185.98 : 51,284.99 = 11,691.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,185.98/51,284.99 = 11,691.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,185.98x = 51,284.99 × 11,691.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,185.98x = 599,591,606.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,591,606.87/34,185.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,539.11

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