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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,215.70, 51,326.46 and 12,027.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,215.70, 51,326.46 and 12,027.16 is: 18,041.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,215.70 : 51,326.46 = 12,027.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,215.70/51,326.46 = 12,027.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,215.70x = 51,326.46 × 12,027.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,215.70x = 617,311,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,311,546.65/34,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,041.76

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