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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,192.38, 51,311.48 and 12,005.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,192.38, 51,311.48 and 12,005.82 is: 18,016.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,192.38 : 51,311.48 = 12,005.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,192.38/51,311.48 = 12,005.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,192.38x = 51,311.48 × 12,005.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,192.38x = 616,036,392.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,036,392.81/34,192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,016.77

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