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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,208.39, 51,320.28 and 12,023.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,208.39, 51,320.28 and 12,023.30 is: 18,037.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,208.39 : 51,320.28 = 12,023.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,208.39/51,320.28 = 12,023.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,208.39x = 51,320.28 × 12,023.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,208.39x = 617,039,122.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,039,122.52/34,208.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,037.65

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