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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,214.70, 51,324.96 and 12,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,214.70, 51,324.96 and 12,026.16 is: 18,040.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,214.70 : 51,324.96 = 12,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,214.70/51,324.96 = 12,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,214.70x = 51,324.96 × 12,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,214.70x = 617,242,180.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,242,180.95/34,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,040.26

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