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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,206.08, 51,314.78 and 12,013.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,206.08, 51,314.78 and 12,013.70 is: 18,022.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,206.08 : 51,314.78 = 12,013.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,206.08/51,314.78 = 12,013.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,206.08x = 51,314.78 × 12,013.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,206.08x = 616,480,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,480,145.95/34,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,022.53

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