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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,206.93, 51,324.98 and 12,035.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,206.93, 51,324.98 and 12,035.61 is: 18,058.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,206.93 : 51,324.98 = 12,035.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,206.93/51,324.98 = 12,035.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,206.93x = 51,324.98 × 12,035.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,206.93x = 617,727,382.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,727,382.36/34,206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,058.54

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