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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,205.73, 51,313.72 and 12,015.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,205.73, 51,313.72 and 12,015.19 is: 18,024.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,205.73 : 51,313.72 = 12,015.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,205.73/51,313.72 = 12,015.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,205.73x = 51,313.72 × 12,015.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,205.73x = 616,544,095.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,544,095.41/34,205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,024.59

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