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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,209.39, 51,321.78 and 12,024.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,209.39, 51,321.78 and 12,024.30 is: 18,039.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,209.39 : 51,321.78 = 12,024.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,209.39/51,321.78 = 12,024.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,209.39x = 51,321.78 × 12,024.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,209.39x = 617,108,479.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,108,479.25/34,209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,039.15

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